SHELTON 3 – 4 DJOKOVIC | 3rd SET (0-2)
They rule the services in this intermediate section of the set. It’s not worth it to Shelton, who if he doesn’t break in either of the next two games will put an end to his great adventure in New York.
SHELTON 1 – 2 DJOKOVIC | 3rd SET (0-2)
Well, Djokovic doesn’t want history. He breaks as soon as he starts, confirms the blank break and already savors his final tenth here in New York. Unstoppable the Serbian
SHELTON 2 – 6 DJOKOVIC | 2nd SET (0-1)
Well, the Serbian closes it quickly. Double ‘break’ and leaves the final just one step away. It’s in ‘Nole’ steamroller mode
SHELTON 2-3 DJOKOVIC | 2nd SET (0-1)
Djokovic takes the lead in the second set. He breaks the serve with many gifts from Shelton and if the American does not improve much, it will be difficult for him to face the Serbian who is showing the most serious version of himself today.
SHELTON 2 – 1 DJOKOVIC | 2nd SET (0-1)
Shelton saved a break ball against him in the first service turn of the set, but the American rules for the moment. Djokovic is not suffering either.
SHELTON 3-6 DJOKOVIC | 1st SET
Novak Djokovic scores the first set. He wasted four balls to close the rest, but he did not fail with his service. 6-3 with great solidity and the final much closer for the Serbian. Shelton is receiving a manual on how to play a Grand Slam semifinal.
SHELTON 2-5 DJOKOVIC | 1st SET
Djokovic’s break came in the sixth game! The Serbian confirms with his serve and is just one game away from closing the first set. Seen and unseen so far.
SHELTON 1-2 DJOKOVIC | 1st SET
Command the service at this start of the match. Without any suffering in these first games, where Shelton has already shown off his power.
ON GOING
The match starts with Djokovic serving.
Djokovic will look for his 36th Grand Slam final, which would be the tenth in New York, his great pending subject. The Serbian has so far won three American Grand Slam titles, with nine finals in his history. Without a doubt, the tournament with the worst percentage of the big four for the Serbian.
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In front, a Ben Shelton who is the big surprise of the tournament and the local idol par excellence. The young American player’s performance has been brilliant and he has deservedly earned a place in his first major semi-finals.
Good afternoon and welcome to the first semifinal of the US Open 2023. Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton will provide the first of the battles for a place in the grand final next Sunday, where we hope they will meet Carlos Alcaraz.