Novak Djokovic extended his dominance over Taylor Fritz to 11 wins without defeat as the 38-year-old booked his place in a 14th US Open semi-final and a date with Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.
Djokovic, bidding for a record 25th grand slam title, saved 10 of the first 11 break points he faced and defied the American fourth seed in the biggest moments as he marched into a two-set.
Fritz, who reached last year’s US Open final, rallied to force a fourth set, but then crumbled when attempting to serve to stay in the match. After saving two match points, the American double-faulted as Djokovic escaped with a 6-4 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 win.
Earlier, Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semi-finals without hitting a ball as Marketa Vondrousova withdraw due to injury. Defending champion Sabalenka will play Jessica Pegula in a rematch of last year’s US Open final.
And Venus Williams’ run alongside Leylah Fernandez in the women’s doubles is over. Williams and Fernandez were comfortably beaten by top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.
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- Novak Djokovic defeats Taylor Fritz in four sets to reach US Open semi-final
- Djokovic is bidding for a 25th grand slam title and reaches 53rd semi-final
- Djokovic will play Carlos Alcaraz after his sensational win over Jiri Lehecka
- Aryna Sabalenka advances after Marketa Vondrousova withdraws injured
- Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez beaten in doubles
Novak Djokovic looking to ‘mess up plans’ in US Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz
09:03
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Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic is hoping to be the US Open’s disruptor after setting up a semi-final blockbuster against Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic overcame Taylor Fritz and a rowdy New York crowd on Tuesday night, quelling the American’s fightback to keep alive his chances of a 25th grand slam title.
Fritz had hoped to finally secure a first victory over Djokovic at the 11th time of asking but the majority of the big moments went the way of the Serbian, who triumphed 6-3 7-5 3-6 6-4 after three hours and 24 minutes.
Amanda Anisimova ‘excited’ by Iga Swiatek rematch after Wimbledon misery
08:38
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Jamie Braidwood
Amanda Anisimova insists she is happy to have another crack at Iga Swiatek as she looks to put her Wimbledon misery firmly behind her.
Seven-and-a-half weeks after the American suffered the worst Wimbledon final defeat in more than a century, failing to win a game against Swiatek, she will take on the Pole again in the quarter-finals of the US Open.
Anisimova has picked herself up impressively, with a 6-0 6-3 victory over Beatriz Haddad Maia on Monday night seeing her reach the last eight at her home grand slam for the first time.
The key to Naomi Osaka’s second US Open breakthrough: ‘This is unchartered territory’
08:18
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Jamie Braidwood
Shortly after giving birth to her daughter Shai in July 2023, Naomi Osaka returned to the US Open. Her comeback to the Arthur Ashe Stadium, and a court where she had lifted two of her four grand slam singles titles, was to sit in the stands and watch Coco Gauff play Karolina Muchova in the semi-finals.
As Gauff advanced on her way to winning the US Open, Osaka set herself a target: she was determined to reach that stage again.
Marketa Vondrousova pulls out of US Open quarter-final before facing Aryna Sabalenka
07:58
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Jamie Braidwood
Marketa Vondrousova has pulled out of her US Open quarter-final against Aryna Sabalenka due to a knee injury, giving the World No 1 a walkover into the next round.
Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion who missed last year’s US Open after undergoing shoulder surgery, had beaten two top-10 players in Jasmine Paolini and the in-form Elena Rybakina to reach the quarter-finals.
Defending champion Sabalenka goes through to play fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals, in a rematch of last year’s US Open final.
Venus Williams offers update on tennis future after US Open doubles defeat
07:38
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Jamie Braidwood
Venus Williams believes she still has a future competing in singles after return to the US Open came to an end with defeat in the quarter-finals of the doubles with Leylah Fernandez.
“I think out there Leylah and I, we kept telling each other to be the best singles player we could be,” Williams said. “So our focus will always be singles. I'm not going to suddenly become a doubles player. I never did, I never will. It's the singles for me.
“I think after this tournament I can really see where I want to improve, what I can work on. I think that it's all great feedback. But also, I had a lot of chances to play a lot of matches here, which is what I would desperately need to get better.”
Carlos Alcaraz and the five shots that made a US Open masterpiece
07:18
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Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz was not even two games and eight minutes into his US Open quarter-final against Jiri Lehecka when he reached into his box of tricks to pull out something spectacular.
Running backwards and towards his backhand corner, positioned deep into a defensive position behind the baseline and between the tramlines, Alcaraz unleashed a venomous inside-out forehand that scorched past Lehecka before he could even move.
How Novak Djokovic tormented Taylor Fritz to extend US Open nightmare
06:58
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Jamie Braidwood
A few moments after his latest defeat to Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz faced up to the statistics, even though he knew they would not be pretty reading. The American had just lost to Djokovic for the 11th time in their 11th meeting and the fact it was his closest yet was no consolation.
Not after exiting the US Open at the quarter-final stage, continuing the drought for American men in the men’s singles, or after double-faulting on the third match point and handing Djokovic an escape from an even later night.
Novak Djokovic looks ahead to rest of US Open
06:38
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Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic will likely have to beat Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner back-to-back to win the US Open but says he will be trying to “mess up the plans of people” who are hoping to an Alcaraz-Sinner final.
“We know that they are two best players in the world. Everybody is probably expecting and anticipating the finals between two of them. I'm going to try to, you know, mess up the plans of most of the people.
“I definitely am not going with a white flag on the court. I don't think anybody does really when they play them, but particularly not me.
“Here we are. I have another chance, another shot. Hopefully, as I said, I can be fit enough and play well enough to keep up with Carlos. Then it can be anybody's match.”
Novak Djokovic believes schedule will benefit him at US Open
06:19
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Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic hopes having an extra day of rest will work in his benefit before playing Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semi-finals on Friday.
“Let's see in two days' time,” he said when asked how he was feeling physically after his win over Taylor Fritz.
“Good thing about the schedule is now that I have two days without a match, so that helps a lot. I don't feel very fresh at the moment, but hopefully in two days it will be different.”
Novak Djokovic admits he was 'lucky' during win over Taylor Fritz
05:58
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Jamie Braidwood
"It was an incredibly close match, really anybody's match. I thought I was lucky to save some crucial break points in the second and third sets. In these matches a few points decide the win.
"Tough for Taylor to finish on a double fault, he didn't deserve that. In many of my service games I was just trying to stay alive. I'm really proud of the fight that I put in. I wear my heart on my sleeve always."
05:43
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Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic explains his dance after reaching US Open semi-final.
“It’s my daughter’s birthday. The dance in the end.. she’s gonna rate me tomorrow. At home we do different choreography. Hopefully it makes her smile when she wakes up tomorrow morning.”
Novak Djokovic is dancing into the semifinals of the US Open. pic.twitter.com/SgyMP6y1kr
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2025
A good sign for Novak Djokovic ahead of Carlos Alcaraz battle?
05:28
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Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic leads his head-to-head with Carlos Alcaraz 5-3, including their last two meetings at the Australian Open and in the Olympics final.
Some would argue Alcaraz has improved dramatically even since the start of this year...
A tough night for Fritz as US drought goes on
05:13
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Jamie Braidwood
A double-fault was the worst possible ending for Fritz.
His defeat in the quarter-finals means the drought for an American man to win a major will continue, with Andy Roddick ‘s 2003 title in New York their last success.
Novak Djokovic reaches fourth grand slam semi-final this year
04:58
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Jamie Braidwood
For the seventh time in his career, Novak Djokovic has reached all four semi-finals at the grand slams in the same year.
He is yet to win one, as he still searches for a 25th grand slam title. Could it come in New York?
He lost Jannik Sinner at the French Open and Wimbledon, and retired against Alexander Zverev in Australia.
Novak Djokovic extends remarkable records
04:53
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Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic now has...
53 grand slam semi-finals
Is 14-0 in US Open quarter-finals
Is 16-0 vs Americans at the US Open
Is 11-0 vs Taylor Fritz
Novak Djokovic to face Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals
04:48
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Jamie Braidwood
It will be their first meeting at the US Open, after memorable battles at the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the Olympics.
Bring on Friday!
Novak Djokovic dedicates match-point dance to his daughter
04:42
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Jamie Braidwood
That was a very different celebration from Djokovic, but he explains it was for his daughter, whose birthday is today.
Novak Djokovic through to US Open semi-finals
04:41
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Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic admits he was “lucky” to win some of the break points he faced and says that either player could have won today. He praises Taylor Fritz and says the American was the better player for long spells of that quarter-final.
“Tough one for Taylor to finish with a double-fault. He didn’t deserve that,” Djokovic adds.
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 6-4 Taylor Fritz
04:38
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Jamie Braidwood
Fritz looks shell-shocked as he comes into the net. He has now lost all 11 matches he has played against Djokovic, who was clinical today.
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 6-4 Taylor Fritz
04:36
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Jamie Braidwood
UNBELIEVABLE! FRTIZ DOUBLE-FAULTS ON THE THIRD MATCH POINT AND DJOKOVIC IS DANCING INTO THE SEMI-FINALS!
Fritz saves match points! Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 5-4 Taylor Fritz*
04:32
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Jamie Braidwood
Fritz with a poor miss on the opening point. Then Djokovic catches the back of the line and an off-balance Fritz goes long!
0-30. Fritz steadies and comes out on top in a long rally that leaves Djokovic bending over on the baseline.
15-30. Djokovic locks in, pushes Fritz wide, and the forehand miss brings up two match points!
Djokovic nets on the first after a punishing rally!
Djokovic’s return catches the baseline but Fritz hands on! He grinds down Djokovic, who goes long, and Fritz saves a second match point!
Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 5-4 Taylor Fritz*
04:27
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Jamie Braidwood
That might be Djokovic getting back to his best level and his steers the flicked overhead past Fritz to hold to love.
And now the American will be serving to stay in the match....
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 4-4 Taylor Fritz
04:25
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Jamie Braidwood
Fritz shrugs off a poor miss on the overhead on the opening point to power the ace out wide and hold.
Djokovic could not hide his frustration with two poor returns in a row from 0-15.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 4-3 Taylor Fritz*
04:21
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic holds but he’s won just one point against Fritz’s serve so far in the fourth set.
If there would be a time to try and force a look at a break, this would be it.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 3-3 Taylor Fritz
04:17
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Jamie Braidwood
A little shake of the racket from Fritz. Another solid hold.
if we are thinking about tiebreaks, Djokovic’s record in them has not ben as strong as it used to be recently.
He’s 1-2 at this year’s US Open, While Fritz is 1-1.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 3-2 Taylor Fritz*
04:12
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Jamie Braidwood
Fritz finds some excellent depth on the return to haul Djokovic in from 40-0 up to deuce.
Djokovic replies with a big serve down the middle that Fritz can only get a racket to.
Fritz then nets and the half-chance is gone.
More than the first three sets, this does currently feel as if we’re heading for a tiebreak.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 2-2 Taylor Fritz
04:07
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Jamie Braidwood
Fritz has no issues serving in the last game of a set of balls, holding to love. He is ticking through the service games very smoothly.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 2-1 Taylor Fritz*
04:04
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic finds a lovely angle on the serve and volley. He looks to have settled on serve after struggling to deal with the end of the third set.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 1-0 Taylor Fritz*
03:58
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic holds to start the fourth with an outstanding pick-up.
We’re approaching three hours. Both Djokovic and Fritz are looking pretty fresh for now.
The winner plays Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals on Friday. Alcaraz was on court for less than two hours in his straight-sets win over Jiri Lehecka earlier.
THIRD SET! *Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 Taylor Fritz
03:51
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Jamie Braidwood
Fritz gets it done and we’re going to a fourth! Impressive from the American, who comes from 0-15 to do it. Djokovic made poor errors back-to-back, then Fritz found the ace out wide.
On set point, Fritz follows in a short ball and puts away the backhand winner! Huge.
Fritz was dominant behind serve in the third and Djokovic did not have a single break point opportunity.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-5 Taylor Fritz*
03:47
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic asks the question of Fritz with a perfect drop shot.
Can Fritz force a fourth? He certainly deserves one.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 2-5 Taylor Fritz
03:43
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Jamie Braidwood
Outstanding from Fritz. He scorches through Djokovic’s defences and then blasts a way through.
40-0, and he holds to love with the ace.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 2-4 Taylor Fritz*
03:42
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Jamie Braidwood
The pattern remains the same as the second set but this time Fritz is leading. Can Djokovic turn it around in the same manner?
His serving needs to improve but he finds a hold. That’s a start.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 1-4 Taylor Fritz
03:37
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Jamie Braidwood
Fritz could have gone down after the manner in which he lost the second set.
Instead, he’s knuckled down and holds to love with a thumping ace to move 4-1 up.
BREAK! Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 1-3 Taylor Fritz*
03:35
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic is pushed wide on the right and nets! Another break point for Fritz.
Djokovic again takes an age to serve and there are claps as he misses the first serve.
Djokovic defends and puts a stunning backhand down the line, but Fritz reaches it!
The American then takes over the rally and puts away the forehand down the line!
GAME ON! The crowd goes wild.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 1-2 Taylor Fritz
03:32
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic is getting heated!
He takes an age to serve on deuce as he waits for the crowd to settle down. They don’t, and instead make more noise as Djokovic puts his first serve into the net.
Djokovic then misses the second serve, so now faces break point. Djokovic approaches the umpire and is furious at the disruption.
Fritz nets on break point!
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 1-2 Taylor Fritz
03:24
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Jamie Braidwood
So far following the same pattern of the second set where Fritz is cruising through service games and it feels like Djokovic is just biding his time...,
Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 1-1 Taylor Fritz*
03:21
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Jamie Braidwood
Compared to the actual chances Fritz has been presented with throughout tonight, 15-30 is only a look, but the American goes long on the backhand cheaply.
He blasts through Djokovic to get to deuce but Djokovic locks in to win the next two points in a row and hold. Delivering when it counts, again.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 0-1 Taylor Fritz
03:16
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Jamie Braidwood
It gets a little rocky for Fritz as he goes from 40-0 to deuce, but he keeps his cool to put away a forehand winner and get the hold.
It’s a long way back from here but that’s a start.
SECOND SET! Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 Taylor Fritz*
03:06
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Jamie Braidwood
Through the first five or six games of the second set Fritz looked to be in complete control. He couldn’t get the break when he was on top and when he did, Djokovic was already in front and the momentum had turned.
1/11 break points for Fritz so far, compared to 3/6 for Djokovic. That is almost the difference.
SECOND SET! Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 Taylor Fritz*
03:03
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Jamie Braidwood
Fritz was right in the rally on 30-30 but his forehand is loose and Djokovic puffs out his cheeks!
Set point for Djokovic. This would still be a steal. Fritz has mostly been on top in this second frame.
Djokovic makes a stunning retrieval to his forehand side, sliding low to return the Fritz attack.
Fritz nets and Djokovic takes it! He blows a couple of kisses to someone in the crowd, presumably a Fritz fan.
Novak gets the second set and sends a message pic.twitter.com/o2paAZ9Hnz
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2025
BREAK! *Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-5 Taylor Fritz
02:57
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Jamie Braidwood
Double fault from Fritz on the opening point... Then a poor forehand into the net! He’s immediately under pressure and can’t buy a serve.
Another double-fault! Djokovic gets the break back, immediately. Oh dear, that’s a gift from Fritz.
Djokovic will get his second go at serving for the second set.
BREAK! Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-5 Taylor Fritz*
02:54
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Jamie Braidwood
“Finally” Fritz appears to say to himself as Djokovic slumps a drop shot into the net.
Fritz gets his break, at the 10th opportunity of the match! And it means we are back on serve.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-4 Taylor Fritz
02:52
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Jamie Braidwood
This time, surely?! Fritz plays an excellent aggressive point to put away the smash and go 0-15 up. It’s followed by a Djokovic double-fault, then Djokovic putting the volley into the net.
Three break points.
This would just be cruel if Djokovic escapes.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-4 Taylor Fritz
02:48
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Jamie Braidwood
Over to Djokovic to serve for a two-set lead.
Fritz has had chances for the break before. He’s now desperate for one.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-3 Taylor Fritz*
02:45
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic, of course, follows that break by immediately shutting the door on Fritz.
An ace is slammed down the middle.
BREAK! *Novak Djokovic 6-3 4-3 Taylor Fritz
02:41
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Jamie Braidwood
It’s a steal. It’s daylight robbery.
Djokovic gets the break at his first opportunity. Fritz’s arm goes loose and he makes a bad error on the forehand side on 15-30. Djokovic locks in, Fritz tries to drop him, but Djokovic races to the ball and Fritz can only shake his head as he slumps to his chair a break down.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 3-3 Taylor Fritz*
02:37
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Jamie Braidwood
It’s awesome from Fritz, right until he gets a look at break point. We’re up to nine break points saved now from Djokovic.
Fritz set this one up with two ultra-aggressive points, blasting his way through Djokovic.
Djokovic went again to find supreme accuracy, putting away the smash as Fritz attempted to dig in.
Djokovic holds. If Djokovic wins this set I’m not sure how Fritz is going to cope...
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 2-3 Taylor Fritz
02:27
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Jamie Braidwood
Fritz has dropped just one point on serve through the first three games. He’s bringing it, and Djokovic applauds as the American flashes a backhand winner past him.
Djokovic holds! Novak Djokovic 6-3 2-2 Taylor Fritz*
02:24
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Jamie Braidwood
Break point eight is saved as well as now Fritz’s frustration spills a little as he cracks his racket against the court.
Fritz throws everything he has at Djokovic, but he holds - and in style! He crushes the flat forehand winner crosscourt, and gives a little bow as it screeches past Fritz.
What a shot. What a hold. Over eight minutes.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 1-2 Taylor Fritz
02:21
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Jamie Braidwood
It’s like being back at the end of the first set. Fritz sets up a break point, number seven of the match, as he catches Djokovic off balance in the rally.
Djokovic responds with an ace down the middle, right in the centre of the line.
Fritz, though, digs in with some excellent groundstrokes as Djokovic comes into the net, dipping right down by his feet.
Another break point...
Novak Djokovic 6-3 1-1 Taylor Fritz*
02:11
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Jamie Braidwood
Two rapid holds of serve to kick this second set off as Fritz and Djokovic trade games.
We’ve seen a lot of one-sided matches at the US Open so far during the second week.
Already this feels like it could be very competitive throughout.
FIRST SET! Novak Djokovic 6-3 Taylor Fritz*
02:04
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Jamie Braidwood
An incredible game.
Djokovic saves five break points while serving for the set. He does so with a picture-perfect serve and volley, with the deftest of pick-ups at the net.
Some of the second-serving from Djokovic has been exemplary, finding the lines. Fritz can’t believe how that got away.
More please.
*Novak Djokovic 5-3 Taylor Fritz
01:57
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Jamie Braidwood
“Wow, wow” Fritz mouths as he nets on 0-30, but he will get a look at two break points as Djokovic nets on the backhand down the line.
Djokovic pauses as there are cheers at the first serve missing. Djokovic goes huge on the second serve and saves.
Then Djokovic goes again. He saves, again, but in an extraordinary rally that forced Djokovic to go for the lines. He catches them, just, and wins a 25-shot rally that leaves Djokovic pointing to his ear and Fritz shaking his head!
*Novak Djokovic 5-3 Taylor Fritz
01:52
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Jamie Braidwood
The difference that comes when Fritz finds a first serve, compared to when Djokovic gets a look at his second, is astonishing.
Djokovic’s backhand return is dialled in against the Fritz second serve and it brings up a set point.
But Fritz goes to his big serve, gets the forehand strike in play, and wins the next three points in a row to hold.
So far, Fritz points won behind his...
First serve: 16/18
Second serve: 1/11
Novak Djokovic 5-2 Taylor Fritz*
01:45
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Jamie Braidwood
A love-hold for Djokovic, sealed with a kicking serve out wide. He’s brought his top level so far tonight.
But the damage has been done on the return, with Fritz winning just one of his first eight second-serve points.
*Novak Djokovic 4-2 Taylor Fritz
01:43
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic cracks a beauty of a backhand winner down the line and then shows his instincts at the baseline to force Fritz into the extra shot.
Fritz keeps his cool and finds the winners. Good hold and Djokovic winces a little behind the baseline.
Novak Djokovic 4-1 Taylor Fritz*
01:38
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Jamie Braidwood
Another look for Fritz, this time as he stands at the baseline and blasts a forehand winner to get to 15-30.
Fritz is caught by the serve that appears to skid off the line, then looks questionably at another close call.
Djokovic thumps an ace, and the chance is gone.
*Novak Djokovic 3-1 Taylor Fritz
01:33
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Jamie Braidwood
21 minutes in, Fritz finally gets on the board and deserves to be. Tonight was always going to be a huge mental test for him but he tries to stay aggressive and blasts a way through.
Novak Djokovic 3-0 Taylor Fritz*
01:29
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic turns around in disgust after going from 40-0 up on serve to facing break point. A double fault is followed by backhand errors. Very unlike him.
Djokovic settles on the break point. Fritz is again forced into a defensive position and nets. Djokovic gets the hold. Fritz is getting some early looks but is not taking them.
BREAK! *Novak Djokovic 2-0 Taylor Fritz
01:23
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic gets the opening break! An aggressive return game from the 38-year-old to the Fritz backhand. Fritz saved the first two break points, finding an excellent forehand winner on the first, but was let down with errors on deuce points.
On the third break point, Djokovic catches the line with a wide forehand. Fritz nets on the defensive.
Already, the big points are going Djokovic’s way. He is looking sharp.
