US Open<\/a> titlist Novak Djokovic recovered from a set down to defeat Kyle Edmund 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in three hours and 13 minutes on Wednesday.<\/strong><\/p>\nEdmund started well, taking the first set from the world no.1 7-6 (7-5).<\/p>\n
After losing his first tie-break of the year, Novak raised his game at the Arthur Ashe Stadium to progress into the third round.<\/p>\n
As the match progressed, the Serb’s serve and return got much better, while Edmund’s level dropped.<\/p>\n
Novak converted six of his 12 break point opportunities, while the Brit capitalised on two of his five break point chances.<\/p>\n
“Kyle played a fantastic first set. I didn’t do much wrong, he served very well and was aggressive from the back of the court. Usually his forehand is a weapon but his backhand was very strong, very solid. It was anybody\u2019s game really for a set-and-a-half,\u201c<\/strong> said Djokovic. “After winning the second set, I was more comfortable and I was pleased with my game as well. Overall, it was a very good test and I\u2019m happy to come through.\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\nMatch statistics: aces (16-7), double faults (3-6), winners (51-27), unforced errors (34-36), total points won (139-107).<\/p>\n
For a place in the last 16, Novak will meet no.28 seed Jan-Lennard Struff (H2H 4-0), whom he easily beat last week in Cincinnati.<\/strong><\/p>\nDjokovic is bidding to capture his 18th Major crown. He is currently third on the Grand Slam titles leaderboard, behind Roger Federer (20) and Rafael Nadal (19).<\/p>\n
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