Match point

“6：0”、“6：1”、“6：2”——

This is the score of the last match of the ninth match day, from the men's singles quarterfinals. Guess who won?
World number one Djokovic.

Shocked, stunned, disappointed, and discussed a lot.

Although people had foreseen that Djokovic should be the more favored side, the entire match, from the process to the score, from the situation to the scene, was a complete collapse and a one-sided sweep, which was completely unexpected.

Last year, Cilic played his career masterpiece on this venue. Although he lost to Gao Wen in the final and missed the best opportunity to win the Grand Slam championship, Cilic still showed his talent and ability and proved that he can win the Grand Slam championship. A top performance on the Grand Slam stage.

Similar to Dimitrov and Raonic, Cilic also experienced a nightmare year, going through injuries, troughs, and the long test of rehabilitation, and finally regained his touch at the end of the long dark tunnel and regained his strength. Returning to his blessed place, he exploded with amazing energy in Flushing.

Perhaps, facing Djokovic, Cilic does not have an advantage, but considering that he defeated Federer here last year, at least people can have more expectations.

Before the game, Cilic also admitted that he had never defeated Djokovic in his career, but now he is slowly getting on the right track. He believes that he can go all out and find a way to win.Perhaps this meeting was the one that led to a breakthrough.

however--

rout.

The whole game only lasted 88 minutes, and Cilic was already defeated and defeated. What is really disappointing is not the win or loss, but that Cilic was not even able to organize a decent offense throughout the game. There wasn't even a single bright moment in the game.

This is the most regrettable thing.

Of course, from Djokovic's perspective, it was a hearty victory. He entered the semi-finals with his head held high and continued to improve his condition.

There is no doubt that Djokovic proved his strength with an unparalleled performance. The world's number one once again points to the championship——

He is still full of desire.

Not only is it a battle for the world's No. [-] spot, but it's also a Grand Slam championship. Djokovic shows his desire, and his passion is still rising.

For the audience, after experiencing the ups and downs of the Williams sisters' civil war in the night game, the ending of the ninth match day was obviously unsatisfactory; but on second thought, the first half semi-final matchup list was officially released, and it was exciting and exciting. The mood has become faintly unable to be suppressed.

"Djokovic VS Dimitrov".

In an instant, the memory returned to Wimbledon in 2014. Dimitrov, who had attracted much attention because of Sharapova, had his first breakthrough in his career. After defeating Murray, he broke into the semi-finals of the Grand Slam. When he came down to challenge Djokovic, he also showed a top level.

Unfortunately, Djokovic was still superior, winning two consecutive tie-breaks in the third and fourth sets, and won the last four sets.

In the blink of an eye, we are now at the moment. Dimitrov has reached the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the second time in his career and will face the mountain of Djokovic again.

So, what about this time?

Is the ending different?

The topic is warming up little by little, and the expectations are rising steadily. Then, the bustling eyes are focused on the next competition day.

Match Day [-].

For the first time, the US Open Organizing Committee made a bold and risky decision, which was even called crazy——

During the matinee, two women's singles matches will be arranged.

In the nightclub, two men’s singles events are arranged.

Generally speaking, neither the US Open nor the Australian Open will arrange night matches like this.The reason is very simple. The night game starts relatively late, and two men's singles games are scheduled. As long as one of the games is extended, the follow-up game may be in trouble, and the possibility of the final finishing time crossing the midnight threshold will rise sharply. For the audience It's not a good thing for the players.

What's more, if both games are extended...

however.

The U.S. Open Organizing Committee arranged it like this, which can be called crazy. Even before the game started, it was already bustling with countless heated discussions.

It is widely speculated that due to the absence of Sharapova, the box office appeal of women's singles this year has dropped significantly. Neither Halep nor Azarenka has been able to mobilize the box office. Especially entering the quarterfinals, the stadium is More focus is needed to stimulate the eyeballs.

So, there is such an arrangement.

After all, this is the U.S. Open, a Grand Slam that is denied by all relatives in the face of real commercial interests. It has never concealed its commercial intentions, but facts have also proved that this is indeed the favorite Grand Slam for commercial sponsors. Business operations are a grand slam for success.

On social networks, there were many voices complaining about Halep and Azarenka, but in the end these voices were not able to change the decision of the tournament.

As a result, the cold wind blew, and the upset that spread to Flushing from the first match day continued, and the women's singles field once again experienced a shocking upset.

Italian veteran Flavia-Pennetta defeated Kvitova in three hard sets and reached the semi-finals of a Grand Slam singles for the second time in her career after the 2013 US Open.

After Roberta-Vinci, who defeated French rookie Mladenovic to reach the semi-finals yesterday, the second Italian veteran advanced to the semi-finals. Vinci was born in 1983 and Pennetta was born in 1982. Born in [-], the two mainstays who have always lacked outstanding performance in the singles arena on the tour have both ushered in an explosion in Flushing this year.

The weird atmosphere in Flushing is still spreading this year, with accidents happening one after another, and no one knows where the end will be.

In the other game, it was not an upset, but it could still be regarded as a small surprise. The two favorites met in a narrow road, and the brave one won.

"Halep VS Azarenka".

In the US Open series, Halep performed well, reaching the finals in Montreal and Cincinnati, but unfortunately she finished second in both games. This year, she was ranked second seed at the US Open. She is also generally regarded as one of the favorites to win this year. .

But what’s interesting is that Azarenka, who performed mediocre in the warm-up matches, was considered the favorite to win the championship after Serena Williams. The odds skyrocketed, even surpassing Halep at one time. After Sharapova withdrew, She is also considered to be the best candidate to challenge Serena Williams.

Obviously, both players have something to prove.

In the end, Halep defeated Azarenka in three hard sets and returned to the semi-finals of the Grand Slam after last year's French Open and Wimbledon.

The situation is a bit delicate.

Everyone says that this year's WTA has suffered a series of upsets, but when it comes to the semi-finals, the chaos shows a delicate balance.

In the first half, "Serena Williams VS Wenqi".

The lower half, "Halep VS Pennetta".

The No. [-] seed and the No. [-] seed remained in the lottery and successfully advanced to the semi-finals; and they are about to face two veterans from Italy. Vinci and Pennetta both wrote miracles and ushered in the first time in their careers. breakthrough.

Such a confrontation presents a special order in the chaos.

So, what about the men’s singles arena?

On the tenth match day at Arthur Ashe Stadium, there are two highlights of the night waiting to be unveiled.