New York: After handling the two US Open debutants, Novak Djokovic faced an old enemy on Saturday, reaching the fourth round with a 6-7 (4) 6-3 6-3 6-2 victory over Kei Nishikori to stay on the track for a record The main title 21 who will complete the grand slam calendar.
Following the first meeting with Denmark Holger Rune and Dutchman Tallon Griekspool, Djokovic faced an experienced campaigner in Nishikori, who was runner-up in 2014 U.S.
Open had beaten Serbia to move to the year’s final.
Another step closer to history for Novak Djokovic.
https://t.co/inv6gmjhij- US Open Tennis (@USOPEN) 1630790912000Since then it has become a one-way traffic in competition with Djokovic swept 17 straight contests against Japanese players, increasing the 18th head record to 18 -2.
But after Nishikori 6-2 6-0 bound quarter-finals in the hands of the world No.
1 At the Tokyo Olympics, the 31-year-old player made Djokovic’s sweat for his victory.
“So far the toughest match of the tournament for me,” Djokovic said.
“Two rounds of opening clearly feel good, playing well.
17 straight victory over Nishikori 👊 @ Djokernole | #USOpen https://t.co/O6619LSky7- We opened tennis (@Usopen) 1630791039000″ but the speed of the ball and tennis speed Nishikori today Only higher than the opponent of the two opening rounds that I have.
“Usually Headliners under the Lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Djokovic made Matinee’s appearance on Saturday and looked nervous because he went to work under.
Brazing Sun.
For the first time this week’s New York Fans, who have not always hugged Djokovic, gets behind Suny- Serbian hunting, showering him with cheers that most have gone to his opponents.
This.
Https: //t.co/9CJH3Linop- US Open Tennis (@Usopen) 1630790619000 While Djokovic does not need fans to pass the opening week, he knows the way more It’s hard and at a certain point it’s likely to bring a crowd of many people.
Get him through a coarse patch.
“Arthur Ashe is put where you bring energy,” Djokovic said.
“That’s where you feel this kind of electricity atmosphere, especially in a match like this at Where it was decided in a few points.
“Yes, the crowd is involved.
It’s hard.
That’s good.
I developed at it.” We hear you, @djokernole 🗣️ https://t.co/6M The US Open CPTDMTP1- Tennis 1630791073000A Strict opening set taken by Nishikori in the ties began to settle in the contest, violating Japanese players twice in seconds on the way to level the match in each set.
In an effort like other workers, the top seeds took a decisive break in the third to go ahead 5-3, then held for 2-1 lead.
“It can be very stressful to run with wolves.” 🐺 @djokernole has the support of his wife @jelenadjokovic thrug …
https://t.co/CbvMoy8LGN- US Open Tennis (@Usopen) 1630798689000NOK, Djokovic will leave Nishikori without openings to hope for a comeback, invading the last four matches arranged to close the contest in style.
Djokovic is now waiting for the winner of the match between US Wildcard Jensevan and Russia Aslan Karatsev.