NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic took a perfect 12-0 record against Gael Monfils into the US Open semifinals on Friday — and that undefeated streak remains soundly intact.
In a bizarre match that was circus-like at times, the No. 1 seed and defending champion beat a sometimes-disinterested Monfils, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 in extremely hot and humid conditions in Arthur Ashe Stadium to advance to Sunday’s final, where he will meet the winner between No. 3 Stan Wawrinka and No. 6 Kei Nishikori.
“Gael is one of the best athletes on the tour, very flexible,” Djokovic told the crowd of nearly 23,000. “He’s very entertaining to watch. He had a great tournament and I do sincerely hope you all enjoyed our battle today.”
Asked about Friday’s second semifinal, a weary Djokovic said: “I’m going to take a lot of water, put my son to sleep if I can and then watch a little bit of that.”
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