NEW YORK : Highlights of the third day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday (times GMT): 1656 RUSE OVERCOMES KREJCIKOVA Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse defeated Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic 6-4 7-5 to reach the third round. 1651 BADOSA THROUGH TO THIRD ROUND Paula Badosa of Spain, the 26th seed, beat American Taylor Townsend 6-3 7-5 to reach the third round of the U.S. Open for the first time in her career. 1648 MERTENS ROUTS TOMLJANOVIC Former

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