Novak Djokovic claims record-breaking win on Arther Ashe Court

Novak Djokovic was crowned the king of Arthur Ashe after his first-round win at the US Open.

The four-time champion beat Radu Albot in straight sets to claim a record-breaking 78th win on the main showcourt at Flushing Meadows.

The 6-2 6-2 6-4 victory over the qualifier also sees him level with Roger Federer on 89 wins at the US Open.

No man has won more matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium than Novak Djokovic! pic.twitter.com/kw3mNORpjH

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He said: “I wasn’t aware of it to be honest. It’s the biggest stadium, definitely the loudest we have in the history of our sport.

“The night sessions are the best in the world on Arthur Ashe and ever since the roof was introduced it became even louder. Electric atmosphere. Incredible energy.

“Obviously with some new rules this year with the crowd able to move around, there are a lot of things happening on court.

“We’re clocking midnight right now. I love night sessions, maybe not this late but nevertheless it was great fun.

“I wanted to kickstart the tournament in the right way and I think I did.”

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Dominic Thiem’s grand slam career is over after losing in the first round of the US Open to American Ben Shelton.

The 30-year-old is retiring after his home tournament in Vienna in October and was given the red-carpet treatment at Flushing Meadows, the venue of his one grand slam win in 2020.

Thiem was handed a wild card and the honour of opening Arthur Ashe on the first day of the tournament but succumbed to a 6-4 6-2 6-2 loss to American 13th seed Ben Shelton.

Everyone remembers where they were on September 13, 2020.

Thanks for the memories, @domithiem