A 'vintage' Djokovic devours Fritz

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 3 Sep 2025 | 05.40

Novak Djokovic at the US Open 2025. Photo: Getty

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Novak Djokovic wins and convinces. The Serbian player, currently ranked 7th in the world, defeated Taylor Fritz in the US Open 2025 to advance to the semifinals against Carlos Alcaraz. Nole beat the American player with a score of 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, and 6-4 in 3 hours and 27 minutes of play. A very serious match from Djokovic who is giving his all in New York.

Although the American started strong, winning some long rallies, Novak quickly took the lead. Taylor tried to tighten the game, but his unforced errors were crucial for his opponent to stay ahead, all the way until Djokovic had to serve for the set. After several tense minutes and five break points against him, the Serbian player knew how to bring out his best level to clinch the first set of the quarterfinal match.

Flawless at the net, the world number 7 was also not afraid of hitting parallel shots, leaving Fritz completely out of play, despite the six break opportunities he had in that first set, breaking a deadlock in a match where the winner statistics were very similar, even favoring the American, who raised his level at the end of the first set.

With the atmosphere of equality, Taylor knocked on Nole's door several times, but he never opened it, using all his resources to escape unscathed from the opportunities against him and then finishing in his favor, steering the match towards his place in the semifinals of the US Open 2025.

The American managed to break to prevent Djokovic from taking the second set, although Fritz had no respite facing a Novak who wanted to recover what he lost, which he achieved with the help of a double fault from the local player. The Serbian repeatedly targeted Taylor's backhand, reaping rewards and dedicating that new set to a spectator in the Arthur Ashe Stadium who cheered at an inappropriate moment.

Displaying almost exhibition-like shots, Nole allowed himself to go with the flow on the court where he soared at times. Even silencing part of the crowd, the Serbian did not let up the pace, although he had a couple of unexpected moments. Djokovic erupted against the chair umpire for the passivity in the face of a rowdy audience, all this after a double fault (resulting in a break point for Taylor) where the crowd applauded the Serbian's mistake and cheered between the first and second serves.

Supported by his crowd, Fritz found an extra life with which he extended the match, reducing the number of errors and increasing solidity from both sides, with Novak opting for serve and volley. The pressure from the Serbian escalated from the return, but Taylor, with ice in his veins, saved the two match points against him with two long points where he outplayed the Serbian despite facing several second serves.

Djokovic achieves his goal

The excitement rose both in the stadium and around the world, but on the third attempt, Novak proved victorious, showcasing incredible tennis especially in those moments of high tension, saving numerous break points in the first two sets and regaining ground despite a strong performance from Taylor. His next challenge will be even greater: Carlos Alcaraz.

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