9th Chapter of a Rivalry: Novak, Alcaraz set for US Open semis
Novak Djokovic displayed mature and combative tennis in the US Open quarterfinals, defeating fourth seed Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. With this victory, the four-time New York champion advanced to his 14th US Open semifinal, extending his perfect head-to-head record against Fritz to 11-0.
Nole into the US Open Round of 16
The Serbian star and No. 7 seed battled past world No. 35 Cameron Norrie in the third round after two hours and 50 minutes of play, scoring a 3–1 victory: 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-3.
Novak rallies past Svajda to reach US Open third round
Novak defeated American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1, and secured his spot in the third round of the US Open. For a place in the last 16, Djokovic will face the winner of the match between Cameron Norrie (GBR) on Friday.
Novak advances into second round at the US Open
Novak kicked off his US Open campaign with a strong performance. In the first round, he defeated American Learner Tien (ATP #50) in straight sets 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 and moved on to the R2.
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).
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