US EditionDjokovic, trying to solve riddles at US Open, reaches 3rd round
Djokovic, aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title, overcame an opening set loss to defeat American qualifier Zachary Svajda and reach the US Open third round for the 19th time.
- Yesterday, Novak Djokovic advanced to the US Open third round, recovering from a set down to beat 145th-ranked American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7 , 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 on Arthur Ashe Stadium Court.
- Having skipped most of the North American hardcourt swing, Novak Djokovic had not played since his Wimbledon semi-final on July 11 and chases a record 25th Grand Slam singles title.
- Statistics show Novak Djokovic improved to 36-0 across first and second rounds in New York, with Zachary Svajda saying, `I really tried to soak it in and enjoy the moment`.
- Fifth-Seeded Jack Draper withdrew due to a left arm bone bruise, posting on social media, `I tried my very best... but the discomfort in my arm has become too much`, giving Zizou Bergs a walkover and clearing Jannik Sinner's path.
- Alcaraz and Sabalenka were scheduled to play second-round night matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium, while defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka prepared to advance her title bid.
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New York, 27 Aug (EFE).- Serbian Novak Djokovic agreed on Wednesday to the third round of the United States Open after taking a wrong start against the American Zachary Svajda and winning the victory in four sets. Djokovic, now number 7 in the world and winner of 24 ‘grand slams’, defeated Svajda (145 of the ranking) by 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3 and 6-1 in 2 hours and 31 minutes of match. The Serbian, who was already close to losing a set on his debut o…
Watauga Democrat
Djokovic advances at US Open as Sabalenka, Alcaraz step up title bids
Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to reach the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka prepared to step up her title bid.
The Daily Progress
Djokovic, trying to solve riddles at US Open, reaches 3rd round
NEW YORK — For the second contest in a row at this U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic appeared a bit sluggish, a bit off, for a stretch. This time, he even dropped the opening set. And then, as always at Flushing…
The Serb Novak Djokovic beat the American Zachary Svajda 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 and reached the 3rd round of the United States Internationals.
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