Top-seeded Karolina Pliskova has advanced in straight sets at the U.S. Open. Pliskova surged ahead of Anhelina Kalinina 4-1 in the opening set, lost three games in a row, then took the last eight for a 6-4, 6-0 victory. 

Pliskova is ranked third in the world but has the top seed in New York. Pliskova, who has won 16 WTA titles, next faces unseeded Caroline Garcia of France. 

The match took place on an eerily quiet court and tournament organizers played crowd noise to offer a taste of normality in between games and after particularly strong plays.