Published 10:18 IST, September 9th 2023
Novak Djokovic covers the court to land an immaculate finish during US Open 2023 - WATCH
Novak Djokovic once again exhibits his class at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, beats Ben Shelton with the score of 6-2, 5-4, 7-6 in the semi final of the tournament.
On Friday, Novak Djokovic eased past US' Ben Shelton in straight sets to storm into his 10th US Open Final. The 23-time Grand Slam winner was able to implement his game plan perfectly and on the night schooled his 20-year-old opponent on all departments. Djokovic won with a score line of 6-3, 6-2, 7-6.
3 things you need to know
- Novak Djokovic defeated Ben Shelton of USA in the semi final of US Open 2023
- It is Djokovic's 10th final at the Flushing Meadows
- Djokovic won with a score of 6-3, 6-2, 7-6
Novak Djokovic plays a jaw-dropping return during US Open semi final 2023
Ben Shelton, who has been a breakout player of the US Open 2023, found a dead end in the form of a towering defence of Novak Djokovic. Djokjoic pounced his authority from the outset and soon it became apparent that another stark domination was in store from the racquet of the perceived GOAT of the game, at the Flushing Meadows. While he dictated the points on most counts, on one occasion in the third set, however, Djokovic was in a spot of bother.
At 4-all in the third set, Shelton was 30-0 up and was on course for 40-0 as his forehand shot brushed the top of the net to fall in the court of Djokovic, who not only had to cover a huge distance but also had to pass immaculately to stay in the point. The 36-year-old was up for the challenge and produced a winner, showcasing his impeccable strength and durability from the top drawer.
This match has gotten chaotic!
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 8, 2023
Now Novak goes around the net. pic.twitter.com/Me7hJbgaIA
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It will not be Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final 2023
The set eventually went into a tiebreaker where the Serb used his experience to get the better of the Young Turk. A Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz final was expected but in the other semi-final, it was not the Alcaraz rather an assertive Daniil Medvedev advanced to the final. The final will take place on Sunday (USA).
Updated 10:18 IST, September 9th 2023