The 2010 US Open Thread/Sports Thread #1 For 9/8/10: Djokovic Thru To The US Open Semis Once More

For the fourth straight year, Novak Djokovic has advanced to the semifinal stage of the US Open, a straight sets win over his talented but mentally challenged friend Gael Monfils.

The 7-6 (2), 6-1, 6-2 was Djokovic's 4th straight win without conceding a set, giving the Serbian enough fuel in the tank to possibly win on both Saturday and Sunday to claim an unlikely 2nd Grand Slam title.

It was a total disappointment from Monfils, who started the match so well with the aggressive tactics coach Roger Rasheed urged from him. But as that first set progressed, the wind started to get into the Frenchman's head, and his usual alarming passivity spelled his demise. Though Djokovic also had his typical negatives flare up in this encounter (getting frustrated easily, poor volleying at the net), he maintained his consistency enough on the big efforts.

Djokovic awaits the winner of Roger Federer and Robin Soderling tonight in what will probably be the first semifinal on Saturday.