US Open Tennis 2016 Schedule: TV Coverage, Live Stream for Wednesday Afternoon

Serena Williams will face the most difficult challenge of her U.S. Open title defence so far on Wednesday when she meets the dangerous Simona Halep.

The top seed has been in imperious form at Flushing Meadows, coasting into the quarter-finals with minimal fuss. Halep has plenty of big-game pedigree, though, and she will pose the 22-time Grand Slam champion with a few testing questions.

Also in immaculate form is Andy Murray, and he will take on Kei Nishikori earlier in the day. Sandwiching these two enticing tussles will be other quarter-final matches, with teenager Ana Konjuh facing Karolina Pliskova and Juan Martin del Potro up against Stanislas Wawrinka.

Here’s a closer look at the clashes to come and all the key viewing details for what’ll be an absorbing day on the Arthur Ashe court.

TV Info: ESPN (U.S.), Eurosport (U.K.)

Live Stream: Watch ESPN (U.S.), Eurosport Player (U.K.)

Williams on Course for More Glory

Yaroslava Shvedova was the latest player to fall hopelessly short against Williams at the U.S. Open, as she took just five games off the champion. 

It was another hugely comprehensive outing from Williams. Once again she blended power and precision masterfully, with seemingly a few more gears to go through if needed. Indeed, the only concern for the veteran at this stage of the tournament is that she has yet to be suitably tested.

While her ultimate aim will be to secure her 23rd Grand Slam crown on Saturday, Williams grabbed another record with …

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