Novak Djokovic sails into semifinals as favourite to win the US Open
NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic heads into the US Open semifinals as the overwhelming favourite to go on and lift a third title in New York, but Kei Nishikori, Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils are lined up as potential road blocks.World No 1 Djokovic takes a 12-0 career lead over Monfils into their semifinal on Friday while Nishikori looks to build on his shock five-set win over Andy Murray against Wawrinka.Swiss third seed Wawrinka, playing in his third semifinal in four years, ended Juan Martin del Potro’s magical run in four sets in the early hours of Thursday morning with a 7-6 (7/5) 4-6 6-3 6-2 win.Djokovic, chasing a third major of the season and 13th overall, remains wary of the dangers posed by 30-year-old Monfils who is in only his second semifinal at the Slams."Gael’s one of the few players that I will definitely [buy] a ticket to watch," said Djokovic."He seems more focused at this time of his career and I am definitely expecting a tough battle."Tenth-seeded Monfils has lost twic...
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