Djokovic praises Roberto Bautista, his rival in the semifinals

Novak Djokovic, number one in the world, used the Masters 1000 Cincinnati quarterfinals for prepare his great goal of US Open and with a triumph by 6-3 and 6-1 versus german Jan-Lennard, advanced to the semifinals and joined an exclusive club of tournament winners.

Also kept his undefeated so far this season with perfect mark of 21-0 when in the semifinal he faces the Spanish Roberto Bautisa Agut, eighth seed, who starred in the great comeback of the day by beating in three sets 1-6, 6-4 and 6-3, the Russian Daniil Medvedev, third seeded, who defended the champion title.

Djokovic, who is going to dispute the eighth semifinal of the Cincinnati Masters 1000, joined the American Jimmy Connors, the Swede Stefan edberg, Swiss Roger Federer and also local Bill talbert like those who have played them the most times.

The world's number one, who won the tournament in 2018, it only took 62 minutes for surpass struff, 34 in the ATP standings, in what was the fourth duel between the two, dominating 4-0. If he 33-year-old Serbian player achieves proclaim champion of the tournament, It will equal Rafael Nadal's record of 35 Masters 1000 trophies.

“It was great. I started a little tight in my first couple of service games … Since I made that break at the beginning of the first set, nI never looked back and everything was simple“Djokovic stated.” I really played very aggressive every chance I got and went for my shots. “The 17-time Grand Slam champion's undefeated streak now is 24 games, which includes a 21-0 record this season.

Now, Djokovic will try to reach its seventh final of the Cincinnati Masters 1000, when today, Thursday, he faces Roberto Bautista for the twelfth time, with whom he has favorable brand from 8-3, but in the last three matches he has lost two to the Spaniard, all played on hard court.

“Always we hope Roberto (Bautista Agut) play at a certain level“Djokovic stressed.” It doesn't fall much. He does not give it away. You have to earn your points. He's so solid from the back of the court … Roberto found a way against Medvedev and that is obviously a virtue of the champions. “