2023-09-09 11:29 Lianhe Daily Reporter Liu Zhaoyu/Reporting in real time After Djokovic broke into the US Open men’s singles championship, he imitated his opponent’s celebratory gesture for hanging up the phone.Reuters
The top four men’s singles match of the US Open started early this morning. Novak Djokovic, ranked second in the world, played against the 20-year-old American rising star Ben Shelton. In the end, he won in straight games, the longest distance in his career. The 24th Grand Slam championship was just one win away. Jockovich also said bluntly after the game that Grand Slam tournaments always allow him to thrive and grow, just like young people who work hard.
The 36-year-old Jokevic met the only unseeded player Sheldon in the semi-finals today. In the end, he once again showed his overwhelming strength and won in straight games. He reached the US Open final for the 10th time in his career and will challenge for his fourth place. crown, the 24th Grand Slam title in his career.
Shelton lost to Jockovich in his first career Grand Slam semi-finals.european press photo agency
Although he faced an opponent who was more than one round younger than him, Yorkovich still enjoyed the game. He even imitated Shelton’s signature gesture of hanging up the phone during the game, and revealed that he admired his little brother’s way of celebrating very much. I was creative, so I started learning secretly.
As for the future of continuing to rewrite men’s tennis records, Jockovich bluntly said that he will not think too much about it now, “Every Grand Slam final is an opportunity to create history. I know this very well and I am proud of it.” , but I don’t have time to think too much, and I don’t allow myself to reflect too much or recall the past, because when I do, it makes me feel overwhelmed and even causes me to perform poorly. I don’t want that If something happens, I just need to try my best to prepare for the current game.”
Talking about reaching the finals of all 4 Grand Slam tournaments this season, which is also the third time in his career that he has achieved this feat, Jockovich also said: “It’s really great to be able to participate in 4 Grand Slam finals in one season. This is It would be nice to win the championship, which is what I want to achieve before every season starts, but no matter what the final result is, I am proud of what I have achieved in the Grand Slams this year.”
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