US Open: Djokovic seals semifinal berth
10:30, 06/09/2018, ThursdayU: Update: 10:33, 06/09/2018, Thursday
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Novak Djokovic
Japan's Kei Nishikori to face Djokovic in semifinal game while Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka reaches women's semifinals
Novak Djokovic reached the US Open semifinals after his victory over John Millman who toppled Roger Federer in quarterfinals.
The 31-year-old Serb earned a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win on late Wednesday over the No.55 seed Australian in Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York.
"All credit to John," said Djokovic after the win. "He is a great fighter."
"He deserves a round of applause, definitely," Djokovic said.
Kei Nishikori reaches semifinals
Japan's Nishikori beat Croatia's Marin Cilic to reach his third US Open semifinals, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4.
"It is always a battle with Marin. It was great tennis today," Nishikori said.
He will face Djokovic to claim a berth in the US Open final
Madison Keys in semifinals
American Madison Keys, the 14th seed, reached the US Open semifinals, defeating Carla Suarez Navarro, 6-4, 6-3.
"To break in both sets, having solid games there, was really important tonight," Keys said after her victory.
Osaka into career-first Grand Slam semifinal at US Open
Japan's 20-year-old Naomi Osaka reached her career-first Grand Slam semifinal at US Open after a victory over Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko, 6-1, 6-1, in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"It means a lot...I was freaking out inside. My entire body was shaking, but I was really glad I was able to play well today," Osaka said after the match.