US EditionFritz, Townsend Face Difficult Tests at US Open, Djokovic Battles Injuries
Djokovic became the oldest man since 1991 to reach US Open last 16 despite back injury, serving 18 aces and matching Federer with 69 major last-16 appearances.
- On August 30, 2025, Novak Djokovic overcame a back injury to win in four sets against Cameron Norrie at Arthur Ashe Stadium, securing his place in the US Open third round with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3.
- Djokovic faced a lower back problem early in the match, took a medical timeout, but recovered to continue his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title.
- Norrie pushed Djokovic to a second-set tie-break, won five points in a row, and complained about Djokovic's medical timeout but could not capitalize.
- Djokovic praised Norrie’s aggressive play, said he was "as young as ever and as strong as ever," and called his 18-ace serving the tournament’s best performance.
- Djokovic advanced to the fourth round of a major tournament for the 69th occasion, equaling the record held by Roger Federer, while Norrie’s loss marked the end of British singles contenders at the US Open.
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Fritz, Townsend face difficult tests at US Open, Djokovic battles injuries
The U.S. Open enters its fourth round on Sunday, with American hopes Taylor Fritz and Taylor Townsend facing tough tests as Novak Djokovic battles through injuries to continue his quest for a record 25th slam.TOP MEN'S MATCH: TOMAS MACHAC V TAYLOR FRITZLast year's finalist Taylor Fritz remains the home
The Serbian star collected a record 18 aces against Briton Cameron Norrie in a match to advance to the 4th round of the prestigious tournament in New York.
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has advanced to the round of 16 of the US Open.
“I am stronger than ever.” With one of his sharpest services, Serbian Novak Djokovic beat British Cameron Norrie on Friday night and sealed his return to the eighth-end of the US Open.Djokovic, number seven of the ATP, beat Norrie (35°) by 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-2 and 6-3 after two hours and 47 minutes.The Balkan giant, at the age of 38, is the most veteran player in reaching the eighths of the New York Grand Slam from American Jimmy Connors in 1991.…
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