🎾 Battle of Wits at the US Open! 🎾
Novak Djokovic found himself at odds with the crowd during his US Open quarter-final clash against Taylor Fritz. The Serbian star, who’s no stranger to drama at Flushing Meadows (remember his 2020 disqualification?), took on the role of pantomime villain as he faced off against crowd favourite Fritz.
Drama unfolded as the audience roared with approval after a Djokovic double fault. Unfazed by the cheers for his errors, Djokovic treated the crowd to some cheeky gestures, including blowing kisses and calling for quiet after clutch points in the second set. Despite the hostile reception from fans, Djokovic kept his cool, saying, “It’s tough when you’re out there and people are celebrating faults, but I just try to turn that energy into fuel.”
Meanwhile, Fritz, the last American hope in the tournament, seemed to relish the home support as cheers for him grew louder with each point he won. He admitted the crowd’s energy was a boost, saying, “Hopefully, the crowd is really going to get behind me now because I am the last guy.”
The match was tense, with Fritz threatening a comeback after saving two match points. Still, Djokovic ultimately triumphed, maintaining an unblemished 11-0 record against Fritz and booking his spot in the US Open semi-finals for the 14th time.
Next up, a mouth-watering semi-final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz awaits!
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