NEW YORK : Moments after Novak Djokovic reached the U.S. Open final on Friday and moved one step from clinching an elusive calendar Grand Slam, a group of fans in Arthur Ashe Stadium unfurled a banner with a photo of the smiling Serb.Indeed, not everyone is happy that Djokovic has a chance on Sunday to capture his record 21st major title and break a three-way tie with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal.
"We're Djoker haters," said Brian King, 55, whose Federer hat and T-shirt – despite the fact that Federer is not playing in New York – left little doubt about his allegiance. Djokovic has gone from interloper to usurper, building a winning record against both men and threatening to surpass what once appeared an unassailable record of dominance.
He was disqualified from last year's U.S. Open after angrily slamming a ball and accidentally striking a line judge. This summer, he flung a racket into the stands at the Olympics while crashing out of the bronze medal match. Victory on Sunday could be worth an additional US$10 million a year, on top of the US$2.5 million in prize money, Dorfman estimated.Of course, Djokovic has plenty of fans, especially in his native Serbia, where thousands gave him a rapturous welcome in July after he won Wimbledon.
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