Milos Raonic defeats James Blake in New York

Milos Raonic has booked a fourth-round encounter with Andy Murray courtesy of a straight-sets victory over James Blake.

The Canadian took control of the contest in the sixth game, breaking to go 4-2 ahead before serving out for a one-set lead.

Blake was completely overwhelmed in the second set as Raonic blasted him off the court on his way to a 6-0 whitewash.

The American competed with the 15th seed in the third set, coming back from a break down to force a tie break.

However, he could not stop Raonic from winning it 7-3 for a 6-3 6-0 7-6[3] triumph.