Although Novak Djokovic won the match easily and comfortably and advanced to a record-breaking 47th Slam semifinal, there was a time during the match when he lost his composure.
Novak Djokovic advanced to a record-breaking 47th Slam semifinal despite an easy and comfortable victory, but there was a time during the match when he lost his composure.As he defeated the ninth seed 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Novak Djokovic increased his dominance over Americans to 30 and Taylor Fritz’s to 8-0 in ATP encounters. He is now two victories away from winning his fourth US Open championship. The Serb, who endured intense heat in New York, is 13-0 in quarterfinal matches at Flushing Meadows and had previously fallen to an American in 2016 at Wimbledon to Sam Querry.
Despite Novak Djokovic’s straightforward victory, which gave him a record-breaking 47th semifinal appearance in his brilliant career, there was a point in the match when he lost his composure. When a fan yelled “out” in the middle of the rally during the third set, Djokovic became “distracted.” He then yelled back at the fan and pointed to his box with a message after dropping the point.
Later, in the post-match press conference, Novak Djokovic addressed the situation and disclosed that he had instructed his pals to “have a chat” with the distracting fan who was sitting next to them in the stands.
If the fan’s behavior distracted him, Novak Djokovic responded, “Yeah, he did,” nodding his head in agreement. Actually, he was in the box with some of my buddies. I don’t remember the man’s name, but I must admit that I found him to be a real irritant. I was communicating with my buddies so I could speak with him briefly.
The 36-year-old acknowledged that fans making noise during games, especially during tight contests or when a player is competing against a fan favorite at home, is a normal aspect of the sport, but he said that the fan’s behavior had enraged him at the time, and he wanted to take quick action against him.
Sometimes you respond, but usually not,” he said. I express my own views. Of course there are those instances where you choose not to respond. People talk and walk around. You must be prepared for it, especially during the night sessions of the US Open.
“That’s just part of it, you know. It’s a need of the sport, and generally I don’t mind it, but in those crucial times when you’re suddenly under a lot of pressure and at your breaking point, suddenly everything irritates and distracts you, so you respond.
Again, that’s high-stakes play in the heat of the moment. Actually, I’m happy that the crowd is interested in the game since it indicates that they are enjoying themselves and find the match to be intriguing. After all, people pay for tickets to come see you play, so we strive to put on a show and perform for them so they can leave happy that they came and had a good time.
You might sometimes engage with a player, like this man today. I feel bad for him, but he was getting on my nerves at that point. You know, it occurs, and that’s it.
Novak Djokovic levels Roger Federer
The Serb, who has won 23 of his past 24 games, is currently one victory away from reaching the championship contests at all four Grand Slam tournaments this year. After 2015 and 2021, it will also be the third time in his career that he accomplishes this accomplishment.
With his presence in his 47th Grand Slam semifinal on Tuesday, Novak Djokovic surpassed the great Federer’s record of 46 for the most in the Open Era. The most number for any player in ATP history, 13 of those came in New York. He has also played in 12 French Open semifinals and 13 Wimbledon semifinals.
The Serb, who has won 23 of his past 24 games, is currently one victory away from reaching the championship contests at all four Grand Slam tournaments this year. Additionally, after 2015 and 2021, it will mark the third time in his career that he has accomplished this accomplishment.
