Who would have thought that the men’s semifinalists at this year’s US Open would mirror the results from the Rogers Cup a month ago?
Watch Stan Wawrinka vs Kei Nishikori US Open Live Stream 2016
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Kei Nishikori has made his way to the US Open semifinals with less fanfare, though his defeat of Andy Murray in the quarterfinals certainly elevated his media mileage in the tournament. Nishikori had strong results during the summer – a runner-up finish at the Rogers Cup (l. to Djokovic) and a bronze medal finish at the Rio Olympics which includes defeating Rafael Nadal along the way. The Japanese tennis star avenged his Olympics defeat to Andy Murray with a tough five-set victory in New York. Can he make it to the US Open final for the second time?
Stan Wawrinka is no stranger to making this far in a Slam tournament – being a two-time Grand Slam champion himself. The Swiss did struggle early in the tournament, having had to save a match point against 64th-ranked Daniel Evans in the third round but asserted that he’s just a strong contender after dismissing former champion (but wildcard this year) Juan Martin Del Potro in the quarterfinals.
The previous Wawrinka vs Nishikori US Open match was two years ago with Nishikori winning in five sets. Their most recent meeting was at the Rogers Cup last month where the Japanese also prevailed in their semifinal encounter. Can Wawrinka stop the streak?
Winner: Wawrinka in five sets
Watch Novak Djokovic vs Gael Monfils US Open Live Stream 2016
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World number one Novak Djokovic should be ready for a possible five set semifinal match in this upcoming match vs Gael Monfils. Djokovic has just played a total of nine full sets in the tournament. Meanwhile, Monfils has played all five matches with ease and winning them all in straight sets. With two days rest, both players should be in tiptop shape and should provide the best tennis which everyone will enjoy.
Their head to head records is lopsides though with Djokovic winning all of their past 12 meetings and their most recent meeting at the Rogers Cup saw the Serbian winning 6-3, 6-2 en route to the title.
But this 13th edition of the Djokovic vs Monfils match piques one’s interest due to Monfils resurgence the past few months so we’ll see whether he can score his first victory over the top ranked player at this stage of a Slam tournament.
Winner: Djokovic in five sets.
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