Novak Djokovic, with an outstanding performance, advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open, demonstrating his dominance on the court despite facing physical discomfort.
Djokovic: Quarterfinal Record
Djokovic defeated Jan-Lennard Struff with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, securing his place in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the 64th time in his career, an unprecedented achievement in the history of tennis. This milestone extends its own record and consolidates it as the player with the most quarter-finals in the Open era, surpassing Roger Federer.Despite showing signs of discomfort in his neck, Djokovic maintained a superior performance, demonstrating his ability to adapt and resilience on the court. The 38-year-old Serbian tennis player is the oldest player to reach the US Open quarter-finals since Jimmy Connors in 1991. In his next match, Djokovic will face Taylor Fritz, who also secured his place in the quarterfinals. Djokovic will seek to maintain his undefeated streak against Fritz, with whom he has a 10-0 record. Fritz, for his part, reaches this instance after defeating Tomas Machac. During the tournament, Djokovic has received medical attention for various ailments, including blisters on his foot and problems in his lower back. Djokovic will seek his fifth title in New York, the last one obtained in 2023.What gives me a lot of encouragement at this moment, and positivity, is the way I played tonight. The best performance of the tournament so far. I hope I can continue like this.
Novak Djokovic
