U.S. Open 2015: Eugenie Bouchard slips in locker room actuality

But a slip in the locker room has ended her chances in the U.S. Open doubles and mixed doubles events and put her participation in the singles in serious doubt.

The 21-year-old Canadian has struggled to recapture the scintillating form which saw her reach the 2014 Wimbledon final since the in recent months. Yet she was in fine fettle at Flushing Meadows this week, winning through to the fourth round of the singles and progressing in the doubles and mixed doubles as well.

By Friday, she was the only woman remaining in all three events.



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However, a head injury sustained after a reported fall in the locker room Friday night has forced her out of the doubles events on doctors orders.

The 25th seed's fourth round singles match against Italy's Roberta Vinci is also in jeopardy with a decision on whether the tie will go ahead expected late Saturday.

According to a statement on the U.S. Open website from tournament director, David Brewer, Bouchard's injury will 'continued to be assessed by 'on-site medical personnel at the U.S. Open.'

Bouchard was playing alongside Nick Kyrgios of Australia in the mixed doubles and Russia's Elena Vesnina in the women's doubles.

She had defeated Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 in the singles Friday to reach the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time since January's Australian Open.

Bouchard was eliminated from the French Open and Wimbledon singles events in the first round this year but had won back-to-back matches for the first time since March this week.

Federer progresses with minimum of fuss

Elsewhere in Saturday's afternoon session, Roger Federer made short work of Philipp Kohlschreiber, defeating the German 6-3, 6-4 6-4 in 92 minutes.

The win marks the 10th time in succession that the World No 2. has seen off Kohlschreiber.

Federer will now face John Isner in the fourth round after the big-serving American overcame Jiri Vesely who retired through injury after losing the first two sets 3-6, 4-6.

Another big server to make it through to round four Saturday was Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic.

Berdych came from behind to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-3 to set up a tie with 12th seed Richard Gasquet.

The Frenchman, whose signature sweeping backhand has been one of the most eye-catching shots on the circuit for a number of years, breezed past Bernard Tomic of Australia 6-4, 6-3, 6-1.

Read: Williams sisters to meet again?

Bouchard was playing alongside Nick Kyrgios of Australia in the mixed doubles and Russia's Elena Vesnina in the women's doubles. Elsewhere in Saturday's afternoon session, Roger Federer made short work of Philipp Kohlschreiber, defeating the German 6-3, 6-4 6-4 in 92 minutes. The Frenchman, whose signature sweeping backhand has been one of the most eye-catching shots on the circuit for a number of years, breezed past Bernard Tomic of Australia 6-4, 6-3, 6-1. The win marks the 10th time in succession that the World No 2. has seen off Kohlschreiber. Federer will now face John Isner in the fourth round after the big-serving American overcame Jiri Vesely who retired through injury after losing the first two sets 3-6, 4-6. However, a head injury sustained after a reported fall in the locker room Friday night has forced her out of the doubles events on doctors orders. Elsewhere in Saturday's afternoon session, Roger Federer made short work of Philipp Kohlschreiber, defeating the German 6-3, 6-4 6-4 in 92 minutes. Federer will now face John Isner in the fourth round after the big-serving American overcame Jiri Vesely who retired through injury after losing the first two sets 3-6, 4-6. The win marks the 10th time in succession that the World No 2. has seen off Kohlschreiber. The 25th seed's fourth round singles match against Italy's Roberta Vinci is also in jeopardy with a decision on whether the tie will go ahead expected late Saturday. The Frenchman, whose signature sweeping backhand has been one of the most eye-catching shots on the circuit for a number of years, breezed past Bernard Tomic of Australia 6-4, 6-3, 6-1. But a slip in the locker room has ended her chances in the U.S. Open doubles and mixed doubles events and put her participation in the singles in serious doubt. The Frenchman, whose signature sweeping backhand has been one of the most eye-catching shots on the circuit for a number of years, breezed past Bernard Tomic of Australia 6-4, 6-3, 6-1. Read: Williams sisters to meet again? According to a statement on the U.S. Open website from tournament director, David Brewer, Bouchard's injury will 'continued to be assessed by 'on-site medical personnel at the U.S. Open.' The win marks the 10th time in succession that the World No 2. has seen off Kohlschreiber. She had defeated Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 in the singles Friday to reach the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time since January's Australian Open. Read: Williams sisters to meet again?

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