US Open Tennis 2014: Predictions for Men’s Semifinals and Women’s Final

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Published: September 5, 2014

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Six of the world's best players remain alive at Flushing Meadows as the 2014 U.S. Open winds down.

On the women's side, No. 1 Serena Williams is predictably through to the final after discovering top form over the course of the past month and change. She will encounter No. 10 Caroline Wozniacki for the top prize.

Four men remain, with No. 2 Roger Federer through his easy draw, which turned out to not be so simplistic in the quarterfinals. Should he win once more, a date with No. 1 Novak Djokovic may be in the cards in the final.

It all adds up to a thrilling end to the season's final Grand Slam. Let's break down the three showdowns, which begin Saturday with the men's semifinals.

 

Men's Semifinals

No. 1 Novak Djokovic vs. No. 10 Kei Nishikori



After being dealt one of the most lopsided draws in recent history at the event, Djokovic rattled off four consecutive straight-set victories before an encounter that went four sets against No. 8 Andy Murray in the semifinals, 7-6, 6-7, 6-2, 6-4.

In that match, Djokovic put on a gritty performance that saw him with better than 70 percent of his points at the net and commit 48 unforced errors to his opponent's 65.

While Djokovic looks great, No. 10 Kei Nishikori's reckless, quick-twitch style figures to give him some problems come Saturday. Just ask his coach, Michael Chang.



”Absolutely,’’ Chang said, per Marc Berman of the New York Post. “He’s beaten Novak before. There’s no reason why he’s not able to do it again. He’s having another day to prepare. Come Saturday, I think it’s going to be a great match.’’



Chang is right in that Nishikori does have a win over Djokovic, but it came in 2011. The two have split their pair of encounters.

Nishikori is not to be underestimated, thou...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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