Novak Djokovic blows off cobwebs to reach US Open third round
Novak Djokovic got some valuable miles in the tank as he continued his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th grand slam title at the US Open.
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Djokovic advances to third round after Djere retires injured
NEW YORK: Defending US Open champion Novak Djokovic kept his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on track on Wednesday after fellow Serb Laslo Djere retired injured while trailing 6-4 6-4 2-0 in their second-round match.
Novak Djokovic Tackles Laslo Djere, Coco Gauff Shines Under US Open Lights
Novak Djokovic will aim for a fast start against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday as he steps up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. Djere, ranked 109th in the world, was the only player to take a set off Djokovic at last year's US Open, taking the first two of their third-round clash before Djokovic turned the tide on the way to a 24th major crown, which tied him with Margaret Court for most all-time. Djokovic, coming off an emotional triumph at the Paris Olympics, anchored a night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium that opened with defending women's champion Coco Gauff beating 37-year-old Tatjana Maria 6-4, 6-0.
US Open 2024: Defending Champions Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff Headline Day 1
Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff launch their US Open title defences on Monday, Serbian superstar Djokovic aiming to follow up his emotional Paris Olympics triumph with his first Grand Slam title of 2024. Djokovic, seeded second behind world number one Jannik Sinner, is vying to become the first man to repeat in New York since Roger Federer won five straight US Opens from 2004-2008. "Hopefully that changes this year," Djokovic said. "That's the goal." It's been an erratic year for Djokovic, who was hindered by a knee injury and for the first time since 2017 is looking at the prospect of a year without a Grand Slam title.
Coco Gauff Rolls Into US Open 2nd round, Novak Djokovic Under The Lights
Coco Gauff powered into the second round of the US Open on Monday, launching her title defence with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Varvara Gracheva as defending men's champion Novak Djokovic prepared to start his repeat bid under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium. Gauff, seeded third, fired 10 aces and needed just 66 minutes to beat 66th-ranked Gracheva. She saved eight break points -- including two with aces in the final game. "It is definitely a lot of pressure this tournament but I'm just enjoying it," said Gauff, who is seeded third behind world number one Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka.
Fritz ready for battle against fellow big server Berrettini at US Open
The second round of the U.S. Open begins on Wednesday as the world's top players battle for Grand Slam glory in New York.
'Ageing' Djokovic calls for earlier starts after late-night opener
NEW YORK: Midnight matches may be popular with fans but not with old campaigner Novak Djokovic, who bemoaned a late night at the start of his US Open title defence on Monday (Aug 26).
Novak Djokovic sets Arthur Ashe court landmark and matches Roger Federer wins haul at US Open
Novak Djokovic was crowned the king of Arthur Ashe after his first-round win at the US Open.