In an otherwise clean win made ugly by continual high winds on the court, No. 3 Novak Djokovic defeated No. 17 Gael Monfils, 7-6, 6-1, 6-2, in the quarterfinals of the 2010 U.S. Open.
2010 U.S. Open Quarterfinals: Novak Djokovic Downs Gael Monfils In Straight Sets
If there’s one player left in this draw we hate to lose ... well, it’s Djokovic, for entertainment value. Next in sentimental line would definitely be Monfils, whose hair and mannerisms make him a delight to watch. (He’s also pretty good at the tennis.)
Djokovic was too wiped to quip in his post-match interview, saying he was just grateful to get through in straight sets in what he called the worst conditions of the tournament so far. He’ll face the winner of tonight’s Söderling-Federer tilt in the semis.
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