Muller races past Djere 7-5 6-0 in US Open qualifying

Alexandre Muller turned a tight opening set into a rout, edging Laslo Djere 7-5 and then sweeping the second 6-0 to reach the US Open qualifying semifinals. The Frenchman landed only 55.7 percent of his first serves but was close to untouchable behind them, winning 76.5 percent of those points and a solid 55.6 percent behind his second delivery. Djere found the court more often, at 61.9 percent, yet won just 61.5 percent of first-serve points and a damaging 37.5 percent on second, with eight double faults undercutting his six aces. The bagel set underlined how completely Muller took control.