Novak Djokovic defeats American upstart Ben Shelton, reaches 10th US Open final
WHAT HAPPENED: Novak Djokovic moved one step closer to a record-setting 24 major titles, turning back the valiant, surprise semifinalist, unseeded 20-year-old American Ben Shelton, on Friday afternoon, 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(4). The 36-year-old Djokovic advanced to his 10th US Open final, where he will meet the winner of the other semifinal between No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 3 Daniil Medvedev.