Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will meet in the Final of the US Open after both claiming Semi-Final victories. In one of the greatest matches in the US Open ever, Novak Djokovic came back from two sets to one to beat an inspired Stanislas Wawrinka performance. The ninth seed came out guns blazing and shocked Djokovic to take the first set 6-2. In a very competitive second set, Djokovic levelled proceedings after taking a closely fought tie-break. However, it was Wawrinka who broke the Djokovic serve to win the third set. The reply was strong from Djokovic, who had to play the tennis of his life to compete with Wawrinka, taking the fourth and incredible fifth set to book his place in the Final. The number one seed will face the second seed Rafael Nadal in the Final after the Spaniard defeated Richard Gasquet in straight sets. Nadal proved to be too strong for Gasquet who fought valiantly until losing the second set tie-break which shifted the momentum fully into Nadal's corner. From then on it was the Nadal show and he eventually took the third set 6-2.
My Opinion:
What an amazing match to watch between two top players in the form of their lives. It looked as though Wawrinka had a real chance of a major upset against Djokovic after taking the first set so strongly and even more so when he took the third set to lead 2-1. You have to admire Djokovic for the way he fought and came back to win that match. Absolutely incredible from the Serbian master. The only worry for me is that it took so much out of him physically that he may fall short for fitness in the Final against Nadal in what could be a similar situation to the Wimbledon Final where he was too tired to compete to his full potential. Nadal was in superb form and eased past Gasquet in what could have been a tricky contest. I expect Nadal to win after he came through his match in easier circumstances but it should still be an absolute cracker.
Men's Semi-Final Results:
(1) Djokovic beat (9) Wawrinka 2-6,7-6,3-6,6-3,6-4.
(2) Nadal beat (8) Gasquet 6-4,7-6,6-2.
Boys' Doubles Final Result:
Majchrzak/Redlicki beat Halys/Silva 6-3,6-4.
Girls' Doubles Final Result:
(1) Krejcikova/Siniakova beat (3) Bencic/Tormo 6-3,6-4.
Men's Performance of the Day: Novak Djokovic had to play his best tennis to beat Stan Wawrinka in five sets.
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