Novak Djokovic Extends Perfect Record Against Taylor Fritz

Novak Djokovic has done it again. He has made yet another perfect record to protect, and yes, another victim added to his ever-growing list. This time, it was Taylor Fritz who stepped onto the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, determined to break the dreaded Djokovic curse. But if recent history has taught us anything, it’s that beating Novak Djokovic is no cake walk. Especially for Fritz, who simply can’t crack the code against the Serbian legend.

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An Epic Showdown

Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record 25th Grand Slam took centre stage at the US Open, where he entered his 14th semifinal after a hard-fought victory over Fritz. Don’t let those numbers trick you; the match wasn’t a straightforward cruise. Fritz, now America’s top tennis hope and the No. 4 seed, came swinging hard, but Djokovic didn’t back down. The Serbian superstar took the win 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, showing why he’s the reigning king of head-to-heads.

The Record Still Untouched

Fritz’s defeat meant Novak Djokovic extended his perfect 11-0 record against the American. Yes, you read that right, eleven matches, eleven wins, and not a single moment where Fritz has tasted victory over Novak. Whether it was the Australian Open, Shanghai Masters, or now the US Open, Fritz’s strengths have always been neutralised by Djokovic’s relentless play.

Taylor Fritz’s Close Battle

Fritz played some of his best tennis, pushing Djokovic to extend the match with raw power and finesse. He dropped only two sets coming into the quarterfinal and had a real shot in the second and third sets, enough to raise hope among his supporters. But as Djokovic himself admitted after the match, “It was an incredibly close match, it was really anybody’s match. I think for most of the second and third sets he was the better player.”

The Grand Slam Chase Continues For Novak Djokovic

With Fritz out, Novak Djokovic’s historic run marches on. This semifinal berth also means he’s now tied with Jimmy Connors’ record for the most US Open semifinal appearances at 14, a statistic only fitting for a living legend. Now he sets his sights on Carlos Alcaraz. Will anyone stop Djokovic’s perfection, or is the 25th Slam inevitable? For Fritz, the search for that elusive win against Djokovic continues.