NEW YORK, 5 September (EFE) – Novak Djokovic on Tuesday became the tennis player in history to reach the most “Grand Slam” semi-finals, thanks a lot since I was a tennis player everything he got. child.
“This sport has given me a lot in my life. I am from Serbia, a war-torn country where I grew up in the 90s(…) and I was lucky to find knowledgeable and passionate people to support me”they Trust me and my talent,” he said on court after reaching the U.S. Open semifinals.
“My parents are here today. I wouldn’t be here without their support, their love and their incredible sacrifice (…). This is when I hear these records The long answer that comes to mind. There are many things” I’m grateful for. Obviously, at my age, every time I step on the track is a huge opportunity. I don’t know how many more chances I’ll have so I try to enjoy it,” he added.
Djokovic has now reached 47 matches in “big” semi-finals, surpassing Swiss Roger Federer (46), who was previously tied with Federer on that statistic.
“Noll” achieved the new milestone with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals of the US Open on Tuesday, which he is full of. Another milestone in the record and career of the big brand. and 35 minutes.
“I thought it was a great game. We all had problems, I think a lot physically, especially in the first set or in the middle. The humidity was very high. We were sweating a lot, basically every day. Grab the towel after one point,” he reflected at the wheel. Press later.
“But in the crunch time, I think I know how to keep working hard and find the right shot, always give him the extra shot, let him run (…). It was a really solid performance, I really Just happy with the way I’m playing,” he added.
Djokovic and Serena Williams are the two tennis players with the most “grand slams” in the Open era, with 23 titles combined, but the Belgrade man hopes to win at the US Open. Victory, an absolute tie with Margaret Court (24) who holds the record.
In the U.S. Open semifinals, he will face the winner of a showdown between Americans Francis Tiafoe and Ben Shelton.
In the final, they will face the current event champion, the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, with whom he has experienced dynamic and extraordinary duels this year, such as the Wimbledon final (which the Spaniard won) and the Cincinnati Masters 1,000m Final (Serbs won).Effie
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