US Open: Novak Djokovic makes it by to semi-finals after defeating house hope Taylor Fritz in New York | Tennis Information

Novak Djokovic made it by to the US Open semi-finals for the thirteenth time in his profession after extinguishing the problem of American No 1 Taylor Fritz on Tuesday.

Djokovic handed Roger Federer by reaching a forty seventh Grand Slam semi-final and he additionally grew to become the primary man in ATP rankings historical past to document 250 profession wins over top-10 gamers as he eased to a 6-1 6-4 6-4 victory towards Fritz on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The ninth seed hit extra winners – 33 to Djokovic’s 25 – however he was merely floor down by the 36-year-old with a grand whole of 51 unforced errors telling its personal story.

The 26-year-old Serbian additionally turns into the oldest semi-finalist at Flushing Meadows since Jimmy Connors (39) in 1991.

Djokovic mentioned: “It is anticipated that persons are backing the house participant, there’s nothing mistaken with that. I just like the ambiance right here, I am superb with that and I thrive on that vitality.

“I have been taking part in on this court docket for a few years, performed many epic matches, and I am wanting ahead to a different one in a couple of days.

“It is an enormous alternative each time I step out on the court docket and at my age I do not know what number of extra alternatives I am going to get.”

Djokovic, chasing a record-equalling twenty fourth Grand Slam title, will face one other American within the semi-finals with Frances Tiafoe in motion towards fellow countryman Ben Shelton afterward Tuesday.

How Djokovic made the semi-finals…

With temperatures as soon as once more nudging in the direction of 38 Celsius, Djokovic turned in a cool, scientific effort, enhancing his document towards American opposition on the US Open to an ideal 12-0.

After easing by the primary two units, Fritz levelled the third set at 4-4 which solely prompted Djokovic to shoo a few of his personal supporters out of one of many govt suites.

However the Serb instantly hit again, the three-time winner then saving one other break level earlier than finishing the victory in two hours and 35 minutes to silence a partisan American crowd.

Henman: How Djokovic broke down Fritz’s second serve

Sky Sports activities analyst Tim Henman seems to be at how Djokovic neutralised Fritz’s second serve and broke down his opponent to make it by to the semi-finals.

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