BLOWIN' SMOKE

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Open, where they'll meet in a rematch of last year's final.

Federer defeated qualifier Gilles Muller of Luxembourg 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) at the National Tennis Center in New York to continue his quest for a fifth straight U.S. Open title. Djokovic was a 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5) winner over Andy Roddick, who was the last American left at the year's final Grand Slam tournament.

He's absolutely the favorite,'' Djokovic said of Federer in a televised courtside interview. ``I lost to him last year. For him it's a big challenge to go back to the No. 1 spot in the world.''

More BS from Djokovic!

Everyone, who's watched Roger this tournament, realizes that the man on court is an imposter.

Jim Courier commented that Roger is playing poker with us and he's bluffing. Eventho' he declares himself fit, mono still saps his strength.

Djokovic, in my eyes is the overwhelming favourite.

Djoker in 4 sets.

Get well, Roger!

The men's semifinals may be disrupted by rain from Tropical Storm Hanna, said the U.S. Tennis Association, which has contingency plans for alternate schedules in case of bad weather conditions.