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Novak Djokovic, a fans favorite in the Us open, He hit kisses to an unusually hostile crowd at the Arthur Ashe stadium on Tuesday night after defeating Taylor Fritz in four sets to advance the semifinals.
Fritz, the last American man who left in the tournament, had an advantage on the domestic court and, in the middle of the game, seemed that fans had successfully put themselves under the skin of Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic discusses with the president's referee during his quarterfinal match of the United States Open at Usta Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2025. (Robert Deutsch/Imagn images)
Fritz supporters continued to encourage Djokovic failures, and in the third set, when the game had exceeded 10:30 pm, the Serbian tennis Star had had enough.
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“What are you going to do?” He repeated when he approached President Damion Dumusois.
The crowd booed when Djokovic made fun of Dumuseo's attempts to silence the crowd: “Thank you. Please. Thank you. Please.”
Dumusois appealed to Djokovic that, regardless of his interjection, “he will not help, Novak.”
Novak Djokovic gestures the crowd during a match against Taylor Fritz (not in the photo) on the 10th of the United States Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2025. (Geoff Burke/ Imagn images)
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Fritz would eventually take the set but lose the game, 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.
“I was just trying to survive,” Djokovic said after the game. “It's one of those days you just have to grind.”
Djokovic won 25 of the 42 points that lasted at least nine blows. He saved 11 of the 13 rest opportunities he faced and won 10 of the 11 points when he served and flipped.
Novak Djokovic gestures to his player's box during a match against Taylor Fritz (not in the photo) on the 10th of the United States Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2025. (Geoff Burke/Imagn images)
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The 38 -year -old man moved to the semifinals, where he will face No. 2 of the world Carlos Alcaraz.
For Fritz, his loss meant another year without a American male singles champion in any Grand Slam. The drought dates back to 2003, when Andy Roddick won for the last time at the US Open.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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