In a thrilling match at the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic managed to come back from a two-set deficit to defeat fellow Serb Laslo Djere. The match, which took place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, saw Djokovic fight through a grueling contest to secure his spot in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.
This victory marked Djokovic’s 38th win in a five-setter and kept his hopes alive for a fourth U.S. Open championship, which would tie him with Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles.
Prior to this match, Djokovic had been dominant, winning his previous two matches with ease. However, Djere proved to be a formidable opponent and pushed Djokovic to his limits.
Although Djokovic had faced Djere only once before in Belgrade last year, it was evident that Djere would present a challenge. In their previous encounter, Djokovic narrowly emerged victorious after a three-set battle with two tie-breaks.
From the start, Djere demonstrated his strength by breaking Djokovic’s serve and ultimately claiming the first set. In the second set, Djere continued to apply pressure, securing another break and leaving the crowd in shock as he took a 2-0 lead.
Despite opportunities, Djokovic struggled to capitalize on them until he was backed into a corner.
However, in the third set, Djokovic came out with renewed urgency and energy. He quickly broke Djere’s serve, taking a commanding 4-0 lead and closing the gap to 2-1.
As Djere’s gameplay weakened in the fourth set, Djokovic seized the opportunity, securing crucial breaks to regain control. Djere managed to break back but was unable to maintain his momentum, allowing Djokovic to secure the fourth set.
With a 2-0 advantage in the fifth and final set, Djokovic continued to dominate, winning all six games and sealing his victory.
Novak Djokovic’s triumph showcases his resilience and determination to succeed even in the face of adversity. His remarkable comeback has captivated the fans at the U.S. Open.
Steve Keating reporting from New York. Edited by Miral Fahmy.
Credit: The Star : Sport Feed
