US Edition"Didn't need Novak Djokovic toe closeup while I'm eating" - Fans annoyed by coverage of Serb's 'nasty' blister in US Open 1R
Novak Djokovic overcame a blister on his toe and hip issues to extend his record to 75 consecutive Grand Slam opening-round wins, advancing in straight sets at the US Open.
- On August 25, 2025, in New York, Novak Djokovic secured a first-round victory over American teenager Learner Tien at the US Open.
- Djokovic played his first singles match since Wimbledon last month and struggled with a blistered big toe and physical issues during the match.
- He won the match in two hours and 25 minutes with a score of 6-1, 7-6 , 6-2, saving set points and overcoming a challenging second set.
- Djokovic said it was a strange match, noted the importance of holding his nerves in the long second set, and expressed hope to keep competing despite physical challenges.
- The win extended Djokovic's record to 75 consecutive Grand Slam first-round wins, advancing him to face Zachary Svajda and highlighting ongoing resilience at age 38.
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Djokovic, 38 years old, started better meeting the first round in New York, where the Portuguese Nuno Borges and Jaime Faria are also winning the first set, by 6-1.
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Trailing 0-40 in the sixth game, Djokovic escaped with a hold and was later forced to save a set point in the 10th game. He was struggling, but his famed fighting spirit and resilience were intact, helping him snare the ensuing tiebreak and an invaluable two-set lead. 🎾 US Open 2025: Novak Djokovic Overcomes Learner Tien in Straight Sets in First Round.
US Open 2025: Scratchy Novak Djokovic endures pain to breeze past teenager Learner Tien in first round
Novak Djokovic wasn't at his fluent best as he returned to New York to play his first singles match since the Wimbledon semi-final last month. Djokovic was challenged by the American teenager Learner Tien at least in the second set, but the Serbian was good enough for him in the end.
Novak Djokovic remains undefeated in the opening round of the US Open in New York. The 38-year-old Serb defeated American Learner Tien 6-1, 7-6 (6-3), 6-2 in the evening match. The four-time champion still has a lot to play for, having not played since July 11.
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