NEW YORK : After clearing 27 hurdles, Novak Djokovic has just one more to get over to complete his quest for a record 21st major title that will earn him entry into tennis's most exclusive club and he said on Friday he will play the U.S. Open final as if it is the last match of his career.
Usually thoughtful and introspective discussing his place in the sport, Djokovic has been reluctant to talk about the Grand Slam after the last few matches saying there was nothing more to be said. "I'm going to treat this match as it's my last one because it's arguably the most important one of my career maybe."I'm sure he's going to give it all to win it, to win his first slam. On the other side, I'll be giving it all I possibly got in the tank to win this match."Four consecutive matches, including Friday's, he put himself in an early hole dropping the first set, and each time climbed out to secure a win.
In the semi-finals it was Zverev, the fourth-seeded German who eliminated him from Tokyo Olympics and went on to take the gold medal.
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