World number one Novak Djokovic rallied from two sets down and saved two match points to beat number three Roger Federer of Switzerland 6-7, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 at the US Open 2011 Semifinals. Djokovic awaits the winner of Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray semifinal match. Last year, Djokovic also fended off two match points against Roger Federer in the same stage and prevailed. He lost the final to then number one Rafael Nadal.
“It was definitely the biggest win of this year, one of the biggest wins of the career under the circumstances. Roger was in control, playing better. I switched gears and played much better over three sets,” Djokovic said.
“If it comes in, it comes in. It’s a risk. Last year, I was in a very similar situation. He was two match points up. I was hitting a forehand as hard as I can. You’re gambling. If it’s out, you lose. If it’s in, maybe you have a chance. I got lucky today,” he added.
