Washington, Sept 2: Coco Gauff clawed closer towards a potential US Open showdown with defending champion Iga Swiatek as 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic targeted his place in the last 16 on Friday.Polish star and women’s singles world number one Iga Swiatek marched into the fourth round of the 2023 US Open. Defending champion Swiatek brushed past close friend Kaja Juvan 6-0, 6-1 in just 49 minutes.Swiatek started her 2023 US Open journey by overcoming Rebecca Peterson 6-0, 6-1 in 58 minutes before downing Daria Saville 6-3, 6-4.Daniil Medvedev, the third seed and 2021 US Open champion, demonstrated resilience in overcoming a momentary setback to secure his spot in the tournament’s third round. He defeated Australia’s Christopher O’Connell with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-2, 6-7 (6/8), 6-2. Medvedev seemed to be coasting into the last 32 in New York for the seventh consecutive year as he took a break lead in the third set against his 69th-ranked opponent.