XtraTime Web Desk: John Millman, who stunned everyone by his famous win over legendary Roger Federer a couple of days back, finally gets beaten by another superstar Novak Djokovic in the US Open.
Two-time champion Novak Djokovic ended John Millman’s 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.
Millman, who stunned five-time champion Roger Federer in the fourth round, kept Djokovic running — and was kept running himself — for 2 hours 49 minutes on another hot, humid night on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
“You survive on the court then thrive with a win,” said Djokovic, who converted just four of his 20 break points and made 53 unforced errors before he was finally able to accomplish what Federer couldn’t in seeing off Millman.
“Very tested,” Djokovic said. “It’s midnight now. Credit to John for putting up a great battle. After that kind of win to come out here and fight for three hours — he deserves a round of applause.”