US Open 2013: Novak Djokovic vs Mikhail Youzhny preview

Novak Djokovic has been in terrific form at the US Open

Head-to-head Statistics

1. Wimbledon (2006) – N. Djokovic 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3

2. Marseille Open (2007) – M. Youzhny 6-4, 4-6, 7-6

3. World Tennis Tournament (2007) – M. Youzhny 3-6, 7-6, 7-5

4. Beijing Olympics (2008) – N. Djokovic 7-6, 6-3

5. Rogers Cup (2009) – N. Djokovic 6-3, 6-4

6. World Tennis Tournament (2010) – M. Youzhny 7-6, 7-6

7. Dubai Championships (2010) – N. Djokovic 7-5, 5-7, 6-3

8. Monte Carlo Masters (2013) – N. Djokovic 4-6, 6-1, 6-4

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia will face 21st seed Mikhail Youzhny of Russia. Youzhny has performed really well so far and the fourth round match where he edged past former champion Lleyton Hewitt in five grinding sets was a testimony to his fighting spirit.

However, despite the fact that the Russian has played quality tennis, it might not be enough to stop the extraordinary tennis being displayed by the top-ranked Novak Djokovic. The fact that Djokovic has not  dropped a set so far confirms the superb form he has been in.

Also the way he brutally demolished Marcel Granollers in the fourth round was breathtaking. Djokovic dropped only three games in the match which included two bagel sets wins for the Serbian. Truly, he is the man to beat.

As far as this match is concerned, there is no doubt that Djokovic is the clear favourite to storm into the semi-finals.