Novak Djokovic had a fantastic day in New York for 2 reasons: first he won his match against Sousa in straight comfortable sets; second, he won’t play Roger Federer in the quarters after the Swiss was upset by the world no.55 John Millman!

The match vs. Sousa

Nole was in complete control of his 4^th round against Joao Sousa. After winning the first set rather comfortably 6-3 (2 breaks), Nole lost his serve unexpectedly in the 3^rd game of the second set. That was the only “awkward” moment for the former world no.1 that won 6 of the following 8 games to conquer a substantial 6-3 6-4 1-0 lead. Time for Nole to break Sousa again in the 8^th game (5-3 and at love) and the Serbian won the contest 6-3 6-4 6-3.

I am pleased with my game. DJOKOVIC

Soon after the match, Nole commented

“I felt like in the first couple rounds, I was still struggling a little bit with the level. I wasn’t that consistent. Then last match against Gasquet, and also today, was pretty good. So I’m really pleased with where my game is at at the moment. Getting into quarter-finals, ready to perform well.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvQwzMa-LTI

The quarters vs. Millman

Nole will face Federer’s conqueror John Millman in the quarters. The head to head is 1-0 for Djokovic that defeated Millman in their only match this year at the Queens 6-2 6-1. The Australian will go for better!