Novak Djokovic overcame his debut at the 2025 US Open in a match that was much tougher than the score suggests and, in the second round, he will face another rising talent: 22-year-old American Zachary Svajda. The 38-year-old Serbian defeated the promising 19-year-old Learner Tien with a score of 6-1, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2. Despite physical issues and falls that affected him on court, ‘Nole’ showed his resilience to prevail, keeping his perfect first-round record at the tournament.

Djokovic’s victory allows him to stay in the race for his long-awaited 25th Grand Slam title. Although the Serbian chose not to participate in the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati to conserve energy, his performance on Sunday has raised some doubts about his physical condition. Pressure is high for the wo

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