Djokovic to face Medvedev in US Open Final

Sep 9: Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic beat American Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) to reach the 10th US Open final in New York City.

The match between 36-year-old Djokovic and 20-year-old Shelton lasted 2 hours 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has defeated Spain's Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (7-3), 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the US Open final in New York City.

The match between 3rd-seeded Medvedev and World No 1 Alcaraz lasted 3 hours 19 minutes.

In the final, 2nd-seeded Djokovic will play against Medvedev.

Alcaraz, 20, prevented Djokovic from levelling Court when they met at the All England Club in July and Russian third seed Medvedev, who won his sole major at Flushing Meadows two years ago, could do the same on Sunday.

Djokovic lost to Medvedev in the 2021 final and was not allowed to enter the United States for last year's tournament because he was unvaccinated against COVID-19.

However, he has now reached a 10th US Open final on his return and will aim for a fourth triumph on Sunday.

"These are the matches and occasions I thrive on, they inspire me every day to keep working as hard as the young guys," said Djokovic, who, for the third time in his career, has reached every Grand Slam final in a year.

"I still feel I have something left in the legs and something to give to the sport. I couldn't be happier."