NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer is into his 10th semifinal at Flushing Meadows, and record 38th at all major tournaments. To get back to his first final in New York since 2009, he’ll have to beat someone he knows quite well: Swiss Olympic and Davis Cup teammate Stan Wawrinka.
In Friday’s other semifinal, Djokovic will face defending champion Marin Cilic. Djokovic won all 13 previous meetings.
The women’s semifinals are scheduled for Thursday night, although there is rain in the forecast: No. 1 Serena Williams vs. unseeded Roberta Vinci of Italy, and No. 2 Simona Halep vs. No. 26 Flavia Pennetta of Italy.
Halep and Pennetta advanced by beating two-time major champions.
Halep defeated Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, while Pennetta beat Petra Kvitova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.