The 2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro is all set to for a US Open final clash against Novak Djokovic who will be aiming for his 14th Grand Slam title.
Del Potro faced the defending champion and world number one Rafael Nadal in the semi-final, who quit with a knee injury, after being 2 sets down 6-7 2-6.
Watch What’s Trending Now!
On the other hand, Djokovic outclassed Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-4 6-2 and thrashed hopes of history to be made for Japan to have both the men’s and women’s finalist to be from the country for the first time.
Djokovic and del Potro will now meet for the 19th time in their career with Djokovic leading by 14. Djokovic has won in their last three meetings. In 2016 Olympics the Argentine had denied Djokovic of his chance at a medal.
Here is how twitter reacted to the semi-final result.
9 years later: @delpotrojuan will contest his 2nd Grand Slam final here in Flushing Meadows. The 2009 champion awaits the winner of Djokovic/Nishikori... #USOpen
The winner of the #USOpen will be world number #3 on Monday, behind Nadal and Federer The runner up will be #4.
Novak Djokovic makes his 8th US Open Final, ties for most @usopen finals appearances
Cheers from above: @delpotrojuan's hinchas are loud and proud today! 🇦🇷🙌🇦🇷🙌🇦🇷🙌 #USOpen
So, for the weekend: - Serena trying to tie Court - Djokovic trying to catch Sampras - Osaka going for first career GS at 20yo - Del Potro going for 2nd #USOpen 9 years and 4 surgeries after the 1st I love tennis.
👏👏 for a champion... @delpotrojuan always showing respect... #USOpen
Second retirement at a Slam for Nadal this year. Second retirement in a Slam semifinal this year. Best-of-five is carnage. #usopen
Retiring during a match - most times during career for the BIG three! Roger Federer - never! Rafael Nadal - 10 times (3 in GS) Novak Djokovic - 13 times (5 in GS) #USOpen
RESPECT 🤗 Feel better soon, @RafaelNadal! #USOpen
https://twitter.com/TennisTV/status/1038237001076506625
WHAT. A. FINISH. @djokernole reaches his 8th final in Flushing Meadows (23rd overall) after defeating Nishikori 6-3, 6-4, 6-2! #USOpen
"We've played 18 times. I have tremendous respect for him as a person and a player." @DjokerNole's thoughts on @delpotrojuan #USOpen