US Open semifinals: Novak Djokovic beats Ben Shelton to reach 10th time US Open final 

US Open semifinals: Novak Djokovic beats Ben Shelton to reach 10thtime US Open final

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Djokovic, ranked No. 2, is knocking on the door of his fourth US Open title.

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Djokovic defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) in the men's semi-finals on Friday afternoon.

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20-year-old Shelton became the youngest American to reach the US Open semi-finals.

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The Serbian star was elated after Djokovic won the first set and then he performed brilliantly in the second set as well.

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Djokovic won the match in straight sets and Shelton hit some impressive shots. He struggled for a long time.

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After the first two sets, it looked as if Djokovic might reach the final, but Shelton broke back from break point.

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The 20-year-old Shelton managed to move ahead and give tough competition to the 36-year-old Djokovic.

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