Djokovic advances to U.S. Open final

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09/08/2007 - Flushing Meadows, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Novak Djokovic of Serbia advanced to his first Grand Slam final with a straight-set victory over Spain's David Ferrer on Saturday at the U.S. Open.

The third-seeded Djokovic battled through the heat at Arthur Ashe Stadium and posted a 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 semifinal triumph. He will next play the winner of Saturday's second semifinal between top-seeded Roger Federer and fourth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko.

Ferrer, who had knocked off fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the fourth round, was primed for another upset after racing out to a 4-1 lead in the first set. However, Djokovic stormed back to win the final five games of the set.

The momentum carried into the second, as a break of serve gave Djokovic the early advantage. He was ahead 2-1 in the set before asking for a doctor to deal with the heat.

Following the brief delay, Ferrer surged in front by winning two straight games. Djokovic, though, regrouped and won the next three games on his way to capturing the set.

Ferrer held serve to start the third, but Djokovic won the next three games to take control and cruised to the finish.

Djokovic had 37 winners, compared to 17 for the 15th-seeded Ferrer. The 20- year-old Belgrade native also won 18 points on his 22 net approaches.

This was the third straight Grand Slam semifinal appearance for Djokovic, who had lost to Nadal in the semis at both the French Open and Wimbledon.

Djokovic shouldn't be fearful of a matchup with Federer, should the world No. 1 beat Davydenko to advance to the final. He is the last man to beat the Swiss superstar, capturing the Montreal Masters crown in a U.S. Open tuneup last month.

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