Novak falls to Popyrin in R3 of the US Open
Defending champion Novak Djokovic was eliminated at the 2024 US Open on Friday night after a 4-6, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 third round loss to 28th seed Alexei Popyrin.
US Open: Novak advances to R3 after Djere retires
Four-time US Open champion advanced to the third round on Wednesday evening when his countryman Laslo Djere retired early in the third set. The second seed led 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 before the retirement under the closed roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Novak eases through in New York, faces Djere in R2
Novak began his 2024 US Open campaign with a dominant first-round victory in Arthur Ashe Stadium. The defending champion defeated qualifier Radu Albot 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 in two hours and seven minutes. Next up for Djokovic is Laslo Djere.
2024 US Open draw revealed: Novak vs Albot in R1
No.2 seed Novak Djokovic will open campaign in his 18th US Open appearance against Radu Albot (MDA, Q). Competitions at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows begin on August 26, and will last until September 8.
Defending US Open champion Novak retires from R16 match
Novak's US Open title defence came to a halt on Sunday when the Serb retired from his fourth-round match against Stan Wawrinka. The Swiss led, 6-4, 7-5, 2-1, when the top seed stopped due to a left shoulder injury. They were facing off for the first time since the 2016 US Open final.
US Open: Novak sets up Wawrinka last 16 clash
World no.1 cruised past American Denis Kudla in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. The three-time champion is into the Round of 16 for the 12th consecutive year. He will take on 2016 titlist and 23rd seed Stan Wawrinka on Sunday (19-5 H2H record).
Novak overcomes injury scare to beat Londero, moves into R3
Novak defeated the big hitting Argentine 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-1 to progress in two hours and 15 minutes under the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof. Next up for the top seed is Denis Kudla (USA, ATP #111).
Defending champion Novak into second round of the US Open
Novak started his title defence in a strong fashion by beating Roberto Caraballes Baena in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4. He next faces Juan Ignacio Londero (ARG, ATP #56).
Novak scores tricky win over Sandgren, faces Gasquet next
Two-time former champion overcame second-round hurdle in New York, moving past American Tennys Sandgren 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2. Novak faces 26th seed Richard Gasquet (FRA) for a place in the last 16
Novak falls to Wawrinka in US Open final
Nole failed in attempt to win his third title in New York, and his 13th career GS crown, when he lost to no.3 seed Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (1), 4-6, 5-7, 3-6.
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