BSP-08Djokovic to face Nishikori in 11th US Open semi-final

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Djokovic to face Nishikori in 11th US Open semi-final

NEW YORK, Sept 6, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Two-time champion Novak Djokovic ended
John Millman’s fairytale US Open run on Wednesday, beating the 55th-ranked
Australian in straight sets to book a semi-final clash with Kei Nishikori.

The Serbian star, who ended a 54-week title drought with his 13th Grand
Slam title at Wimbledon, defeated the tenacious Aussie 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 to reach
his 11th US Open semi-final in his last 11 appearances.

Nishikori, the 21st seed, advanced with a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 6-4
victory over Marin Cilic — the man who beat him in the 2014 final.

BSS/AFP/MR/ 1003 hrs