Novak Djokovic On-Court Interview | 2025 US Open Quarterfinal

Novak, congratulations. That was such an intense, competitive, final game. How were you able to pull this off in four? To be honest, I don't know. It was an incredibly close match. It was really anybody's match. I thought I was lucky to really save some crucial break points in the second set. I think for most of the second and third set, he was a better player. And in this kind of matches, few points decide a winner. It was fortunately coming on my side, particularly end of the fourth. That last game was nerve-wracking. Honestly, tough one for Taylor to finish up with double fault. He didn't deserve that, but great fight and great tournament for him, for sure. Taylor seemed to take control of that third set. What did you think of your response in the fourth? Look, as I said, I didn't feel like I was dominating today from back of the court. In many of my service games, I was just trying to stay alive, fight for every ball. He was aggressive, staying close to the line. So, not easy to play him. He's been playing some really good tennis this week. But look, in the end of the day, win matters. I'm really proud of the fight that I put in. I wear my heart on my sleeve always for this sport. So, I'm still enjoying it. Your daughter celebrated her eighth birthday today. Well, she of course wants to be with you. Will she be happy with this victory? Will this be a good present for her? Dad going to the semifinals? Yes, of course. Well, it's 20 minutes to midnight here, 2nd September. It's my daughter's birthday, so this is a big present for her. Actually, the dance in the end, it was, I probably, she's gonna rate me tomorrow, how was the dance, because she told me how to dance. It's K-pop Demon Hunters. Soda pop is the name of the song. Obviously, it's a thing globally for teenagers and for kids, but I didn't know about it before. My daughter told me a few months ago about it. So, we're at home doing different choreographies and this is one of them. So, hopefully, I'll make her smile when she wakes up tomorrow morning. I think you will. Congratulations, Novak Djokovic.