US Open 2016 Men’s Semifinals: Djokovic vs. Monfils Preview, Predictions

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Published: September 7, 2016

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The top half of the men's draw at the 2016 U.S. Open has been whittled down to two names: Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils.

When it comes to athleticism, agility and flexibility, they may be the most superior tennis players in the world. But for all their similarities, they couldn't have taken more different paths to reach this point.

Two-time and defending champion Djokovic is now into his 10th consecutive semifinal appearance in New York. Shaking off early exits from Wimbledon and the Olympics, the top seed has only completed nine sets through five rounds because of injuries to several of his opponents.

Trying to overcome his own physical problems, he should have extra energy in the tank as he tries to reach his seventh U.S. Open final.

On the other side of the net is Monfils, whose best prior result here was the quarterfinals. Known as one of the game's best showmen, he's let his results do the talking, sweeping through to this stage without even dropping a set.

For years, Monfils always seemed to be a guy who underachieved given all his talent. Now, it looks like he's putting the pieces together. And he's doing it on the sport's biggest stage.

To keep his ride going, he'll have to find a way to snap some dubious history against Djokovic. 

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