Djokovic Suffers, Resurges, and Advances at the US Open: Victory with Difficulties

Djokovic Advances in the US Open Despite Physical Difficulties

In a tournament start full of challenges, Novak Djokovic managed to overcome adversity and secure his place in the next round of the US Open. The Serbian tennis player, visibly affected by fatigue and physical discomfort, demonstrated once again his tenacity on the court. Djokovic defeated Learner Tien with scores of 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2, extending his undefeated streak in the first round of the US Open to 19-0. Despite a promising start, the 24-time Grand Slam champion faced difficulties, especially in the second set, where he was seen struggling to maintain the pace.

I don’t know. I don’t have any injury or anything. It was just very difficult for me to stay in long rallies and recover after the points.

Novak Djokovic

During the second set, Djokovic requested medical assistance to treat a blister on his right big toe. Despite losing his serve at the beginning of the third set, he managed to recover and dominate the following five games, securing the victory. This was Djokovic’s first match since his defeat in the Wimbledon semi-finals against Jannik Sinner, where he suffered an injury to his upper left leg. Uncertainty about his physical condition raises doubts about whether he will be able to compete for his fifth title at Flushing Meadows. Djokovic acknowledged that he was surprised by his poor physical performance in the second set. Despite his experience in wearing down his opponents, this time it seemed to be him who was suffering on the court against a much younger rival. The Serbian tennis player, visibly affected by fatigue, received a warning for exceeding the allowed time during the tiebreak. Despite this, he managed to remain calm and secure the victory. In the third set, Djokovic showed improvement, securing his 75th consecutive victory in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic, who chose not to participate in hard court tournaments prior to the US Open, could benefit from an additional day of rest before his next match. Despite the difficulties, Djokovic remains optimistic and hopes to improve his physical condition for his upcoming matches. The fans hope to see the best tennis from the Serbian in the following rounds.