Top-seeded Novak Djokovic rips his shirt in frustration at the bizarre on-court tactics of Gael Monfils during their U.S. Open semifinal match, won by Djokovic, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. (Justin Lane/EPA)Through the first five service games of Friday’s U.S. Open semifinal, Gael Monfils looked like he didn’t belong on the same planet as Novak Djokovic — let alone the same tennis court. and if you’re playing bad, you need to change.”Gael Monfils, left, congratulates Novak Djokovic after losing to the world No. “He was just too good,” Monfils said of Djokovic. He remained a fascinating player to watch Friday — if for reasons no one would have expected when his match against Djokovic began.

Source: Washington Post September 10, 2016 00:07 UTC