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Tennis: Djokovic could face Federer in US Open semis, Nadal in final

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NEW YORK -- Top-ranked defending champion Novak Djokovic could face Roger Federer in the semi-finals and Rafael Nadal in the final under the US Open draw unveiled Thursday at Flushing Meadows.

Djokovic, who defeated Federer last month in an epic Wimbledon final for his 16th Grand Slam crown, had the 20-time Grand Slam champion and third seed dropped into his half of the draw.

Djokovic is 26-22 all-time against Federer and 28-26 for his career against Nadal in matches among the Big Three.Djokovic, who beat Juan Martin del Potro in last year's US Open final, will play his first-round match against Spain's 76th-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena. Djokovic defended his title at Wimbledon, the fifth time he has managed the feat at a Grand Slam but one he has not achieved at Flushing Meadows after wins in 2011, 2015 and last year.

Medvedev, who opens against 89th-ranked Prajnesh Gunneswaran of India, is coming off an ATP Cincinnati Masters crown after also reaching US Open tuneup hardcourt finals at Montreal and Washington.

 

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