The four-time US Open champion tied Jimmy Connors by improving to 14-0 in US Open quarterfinals as he aims to reach his 11th US Open final\u2014with the ultimate goal of a 25th major title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Djokovic will next face rival Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster semi-final clash. Tje Serbian leads the Spaniard 5-3 in their ATP Head2Head series, including victories in their past two matches. Friday will mark their first encounter at Flushing Meadows.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Djokovic broke Fritz early and sealed a tense first set after saving six break points in a thrilling 10-minute final game, clinching it on his second set point.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second set was marked by Fritz squandering his first four break-point chances. Instead it was Djokovic getting the first break when he ran down a drop shot and Fritz\u2019s return found the net for a 4-3 edge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fritz at last got a break, on his 11th chance, when Djokovic\u2019s drop shot fell short to tie it at 5-5. But the American's immediately double-faulted in the first and final points of the ensuing game, giving Djokovic the break right back. The Serb served it out with a sweet backhand for a two-set cushion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fritz broke Djokovic in the third set\u2019s fourth game. He hit three aces to take a 5-2 lead and he served out the frame, winning his fortune.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The fourth set was clean as neither player saw a break point through nine games, with Djokovic, his legs becoming heavier, hunting his 95th US Open match win. Then the Serb maneuvered the score to 15-40 for two match points, but missed two backhands at the end of protracted rallies to bring up deuce.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fritz broke Djokovic in the third set\u2019s fourth game. He hit three aces to take a 5-2 lead and he served out the frame, winning his fortune.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After shaking hands with Fritz and the chair umpire, Djokovic busted out the viral \u2018Soda Pop\u2019 K-pop dance. He explained in his on-court interview that it was dedicated to his daughter, Tara, who was celebrating her eighth birthday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n