Novak Djokovic proved age is just a number as he rallied from a shaky start to defeat American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 in a gritty US Open second-round clash. The Serbian legend turned up the heat 🔥 after dropping the first set, showing why he's still the ultimate comeback king 👑 in tennis.
From Struggle to Dominance
After surviving a tense tiebreak loss in the opener, Djokovic leveled up his game like a video game boss 🎮. The 24-time Grand Slam champ broke Svajda's serve early in the second set, with the 21-year-old Californian visibly struggling with leg issues as the match progressed.
Record-Breaking Machine
With this win, Djokovic notched his 75th career third-round appearance at majors – breaking Roger Federer's previous record. 🏆 The victory keeps alive his quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam title, which would extend his all-time lead.
Next Challenge: Norrie
The former World No. 1 admitted post-match: "I get really hard on myself… I expect to always play at the highest level." He'll need that perfectionist drive when facing Britain's Cameron Norrie next – a rematch of their 2022 Wimbledon semifinal showdown.
With his signature flexibility and laser-focused returns, Djokovic showed New York fans why he remains tennis' ultimate marathon runner 🏃♂️💨. Can he keep defying time? The Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd will be watching closely. 👀
