Novak Djokovic threw himself deep into his huge reservoir Grand Slam Experience to tame the American teenager Tien and book his place in the second round of the US Open on Sunday. Serbian large, chased a record 25. The main crown, fought through physical discomfort before 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 winner under the lights of the Arthur Ash stadium.
A 38 -year -old player who played his first singles match since he reached the Wimbledon semifinal last month has traded iconic white for elegant black clothes when he secured his 80. The triumph also ensured another entrance to the record books-djokovice became the first player in the open era to win 75 consecutive opening matches in the Grand Slams, 55 of these victories coming in direct sets.
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The clash itself was the story of contrasts. “It was a pretty strange match to be honest,” Djokovic admitted. “The first set lasted just over 20 minutes, while the second continued for 1 hour and 20 minutes – a very opposite set. The key was to hold the nerves in the second set and secured Tiebreak. Then I started to feel better and finished the match well.”
The Serbians sometimes confessed to the physical struggle, even took a medical time limit for the blister on the right leg, but he said there were positives on which they build when he started his 20 campaign.
For Djokovic there was an opportunity about reflection as well as survival. Face in the face of the opponent literally half of his age and acknowledged the reality of competition at the highest level around his athletic primeval. “This is my 20. Open US Open. My opponent is 19 years old today – literally half of my age, which is incredible. At this stage of my career, it’s really about learning how to keep energy for what matters.
At the sincere moment, Djokovic admitted, “Sometimes I wish I was younger, but I can be grateful for the amazing career I had here in New York and all over the world. Hopefully I can keep it – I still want to compete and hope you enjoy my tennis.”
The Djokovic Night Sitting Dave described as the “Best in the World”-has played a role in raising the four-time Open Champion when he pulled out time in the opening set and heated exchanges with referees. While Tien threatened briefly in the second set, he disappeared into Tiebreak before Djokovic’s heavy underground strikes took control of the third.
Another seventh seed is American Zachary Svajda, because Djokovic’s search for history continues in New York.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
August 25, 2025
