Novak Djokovic advanced to the US Open semifinals for an unprecedented thirteenth time after defeating American No. 1 Taylor Fritz on Wednesday.
Djokovic recently passed Roger Federer in the ATP Rankings by reaching his 46th Grand Slam Semi-Final, defeating Fritz 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and becoming the first person ever to defeat 250 top-10 players over their entire careers.
Djokovic led his fans in singing Fight For Your Right by The Beastie Boys after defeating Fritz, setting an unprecedented milestone since Jimmy Connors (39 in 1991).
“Fans supporting their home team are expected, and I certainly enjoy the atmosphere created by that support.
“I have had many memorable matches here over the years. Looking forward to another in a few days!”
Playing tennis every time I want is truly amazing, and I don’t believe there are many more opportunities of this nature left for me at my age.”
Djokovic will face another American, Ben Shelton. Unseeded Shelton won by defeating Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-2 in their quarterfinal encounter.
An overview of Novak Djokovic
Djokovic has reached 47 Grand Slam semifinals, surpassing Roger Federer’s previous mark of 45. Tennis has given him so much. Born and raised in Serbia during a time of war, he wasn’t able to develop or attend tournaments due to limited access.
But thanks to all the wonderful and knowledgeable people that helped him along his journey, as well as his parents for always being there when needed, Now is his only chance, so he embraces every minute on court—even when an opponent cheers against him—with open arms.
His energy serves as fuel and he has seen many great matches, yet he can’t seem to get enough. Over the years, he’s had his hair cut and shirt changed a few times too. He says that even in humid conditions, players continue to train.
At each change of ends, he quotes from a song and proclaims, “Fight for Your Right to Party!”. He looks forward to watching Shelton and Tiafoe on his couch while sipping water with lemon and finds both players to be highly passionate and dynamic; we will watch and see which of them faces him in the semifinals!
How Djokovic reached the semifinals
Novak Djokovic news says that Djokovic extended his record against American opponents at the US Open to 12-0 by producing another clinical performance despite temperatures that approached 38 °C for much of his match.
As Djokovic had an easy first two sets against Fritz, when the third set tied 4-4, Djokovic had no choice but to force some of his supporters out of an executive suite.
Serbia quickly responded, saving another breakpoint before quickly winning in under two hours and thirty-five minutes.
Novak Djokovic vs. Taylor Fritz, US Open 2023
Novak Djokovic will take on top-ranked US tennis player Taylor Fritz in a quarterfinal men’s singles match at the US Open 2023.
Their meeting will take place at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, September 5, starting at 12 p.m. (local time). Djokovic defeated Borna Gojo, a qualifier, 6-2, 7-5, and 6-4 to advance into the quarterfinals of the US Open.
What next?
Shelton will likely make his next debut at a Grand Slam tournament soon enough, having only recently become professional a year ago and already making it to both Australia’s final eight and the last four in New York.
A favorite’s with the home crowd at the US Open this year due to his powerful first serves that reach 150 mph and follow them with huge forehands, any potential opponents like Carlos Alcaraz who might face Novak Djokovic in a final showdown should also bear this in mind; any inconsistencies on any front will be severely punished.
