Novak Djokovic showed why he’s still the king of comebacks at the US Open on Wednesday, battling past American qualifier Zachary Svajda in four-set thriller: 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. 🎾
After a shaky start that saw him lose the first set in a tiebreak, the four-time Flushing Meadows champ 🔝 dialed up his intensity. With precision forehands and rock-solid defense, Djokovic flipped the match on its head, cruising through the next three sets. 💫
Here’s the lowdown:
- Set 1: A tight tiebreak slips away 5-7
- Set 2 & 3: Djokovic finds his groove, wins both 6-3
- Set 4: Svajda’s leg issue slows his serve; Djokovic closes it 6-1
This win marks Djokovic’s record-breaking 75th major third-round appearance, surpassing Roger Federer’s mark. Now eyeing a 25th Grand Slam trophy, he’s set to meet Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie next. 🇬🇧
“I get really hard on myself a lot… I still have desire to compete with the young guys, otherwise I wouldn’t be here playing,” Djokovic admitted post-match. His words serve as a reminder that even legends push through self-doubt. 🎯
Fans from Mumbai to Manila are already buzzing—will Djokovic keep rolling toward that historic 25th title? Stay tuned as the US Open drama unfolds at Flushing Meadows! 📱🔥
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Djokovic fights past American qualifier Svajda in US Open second round
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