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August 29, 2024

Novak Djokovic Claims 90th US Open Victory

Novak Djokovic Claims 90th US Open Victory
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24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic has bagged his 90th US Open victory. Djokovic, who is also the defending champion of the Men’s Singles in the US Open won the 2024 title by defeating Serb compatriot Laslo Djere who retired in the third set of their second-round clash.

One of the tennis’ big four players, Djokovic, a four-time champion at the tournament and seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, was leading 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 when Djere called it quits.

World number two Djokovic is now the only man to have won 90 matches at all four Grand Slams. He’s only trailing behind Jannik Sinner who is the men’s singles no.1. 

Laslo Djere required a medical time-out to treat an injury just before dropping the second set. 

“It’s not what we want to see when there’s a retirement. Laslo had an injury which took him off the tour for some time and he’s been struggling to come back,” said Djokovic.

“He’s such a good player in these conditions and the second set should have been his, he was 4-2 up. I don’t know if (my) winning the second set probably put more burden on him.”

Novak Djokovic’s next opponent will be Australia’s Alexei Popyrin who he defeated at the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year with both matches going to four sets.

Popyrin is in great form having won the prestigious Montreal Masters on the eve of the US Open.

“He’s getting closer and closer and knocking on the door,” said Djokovic of the world number 28 who has made the last 32 in New York for a third time.

The 37-year-old Novak Djokovic is the only fit one amongst tennis’ greatest 4 players. Roger Federer and Andy Murray have already officially retired from tennis, whereas Rafael Nadal’s future is plagued with speculations and injuries.


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