New York (AFP)

It's a comet that crossed the Arthur-Ashe court Tuesday night: Comet Serena Williams, who corrected in 44 minutes Qiang Wang and won his 100th victory at the US Open to reach the semi-finals.

For the men, Daniil Medvedev qualified for his first half Grand Slam and was waiting for the name of his opponent, Roger Federer (3rd) or Grigor Dimitrov (18th) who clash at the end of the program.

Serena (8th), who turns 38 on September 26, left only 15 points, including only 4 in the second set, to his 18-year-old (18th) Chinese contender, swept 6-1, 6-0.

"It's really amazing, literally," she said, "Since I started here, I had to be 16, I never thought I'd ever get 100 wins." I did not think that I would always be there, "she added.

The American won the first of her six trophies at the US Open 20 years ago and is aiming for a 24th Grand Slam title against opponents, none of whom, at the quarter-final stage, even played a final Grand Slam.

And Thursday in the semifinals, a stadium she reached for the 13th time in 19 participations, Serena Williams will try to equal the absolute record of victories at the US Open, held by fellow Chris Evert (101).

- "I have fun" -

"Physically, I feel great, and more than anything, I'm having fun every time I come on this court" Arthur-Ashe, Williams warned.

She will be competing Elina Svitolina (5th), who will play her first semifinal at Flushing Meadows. She qualified at the expense of the Briton Johanna Konta (16th) 6-4, 6-4.

"It was a very tough game, we both hit and finish on my service was hot," said the 24-year-old Ukrainian, under the eyes of her companion Gael Monfils, who will play his quarter-final Wednesday against the Italian Matteo Berrettini.

This last service game was indeed tense because she had previously had three match points on Konta's serve.

"I took the points one after the other" trying to control the pressure, said Svitolina, semifinalist at Wimbledon this year, his best result in Grand Slam so far.

- Medvedev winner without whistles -

In the stands, Monfils appreciated. "Now, it's up to him to raise his game to reach the semi-finals!", Svitolina said.

In the men's event, Daniil Medvedev could not feed on the boos of the American public, but he still qualified for his first Grand Slam semifinal.

"Sorry, guys ... and thank you!", The 23-year-old Russian burst into laughter in a provocative game with the audience. During the two previous matches, he had said he was making the most of the hearty whistles he was the subject of.

This time, Medvedev was perfectly calm and serene to confront Stan Wawrinka. And the public, clearly in favor of the Swiss, did not show vehement against him, even showing his admiration during the beautiful points he scored.

"It was a weird game: I had a very bad leg in the first set and I thought I would have to give up, but I'm happy to reach my first half Grand Slam," explained Medvedev.

"Before the match, I felt perfectly fine, but I had to stretch my left quadriceps in the first game." I took a painkiller and it's gone, we'll see how it will be in the semi-finals. " -he adds.

Medvedev confirms that he is well shaped man of the North American tour on hard this summer. After his three finals in as many tournaments, including one won at the Cincinnati 1000 Masters, the Russian is still there at Flushing Meadows. And he is officially qualified for the end of season Masters.

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