Djokovic Advances to U.S. Open Semifinals

Novak Djokovic remained unfazed by the home crowd's support as he advanced to the U.S. Open semifinals.

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The 36-year-old Serbian secured a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 victory over the last American contender, Ben Shelton.

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Djokovic expressed his passion for Grand Slam events, emphasizing their significance in motivating him to deliver his best tennis.

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Despite his confidence, 20-year-old Shelton couldn't overcome Djokovic's experience and power on the court.

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Djokovic's strategic approach often involved tiring out Shelton and creating opportunities to win points.

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In the third set, Shelton showed resilience, leading 5-4 with a set point, but Djokovic held his serve, leading to a tiebreaker that Djokovic won 7-4.

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Djokovic is set to claim the world No. 1 ranking when the new rankings are released, thanks to his absence from the U.S. Open last year.

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The Serbian will await the winner of Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev for the U.S. Open final.

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The U.S. Open final is scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. ET, following the conclusion of the semifinal match at 7 p.m. ET.

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Djokovic's performance demonstrated his enduring competitiveness and his quest for further Grand Slam success.

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