Novak Djokovic Secures 90th US Open Victory, Sets Record for Wins Across All Four Majors
New York—Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, reached another milestone on Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, earning his 90th US Open victory. However, despite the win, Djokovic admitted he’s not entirely confident in his current form.
Djokovic faced challenges against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere, struggling with his serve and showing visible frustration. Yet, he managed to secure a two-set lead before Djere retired due to injury, leading to a 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 victory for Djokovic.
Speaking after the match, Djokovic acknowledged his serve’s inconsistency: “I haven’t really been serving well in the first two matches here, so I’m still trying to find that rhythm and tempo on the serve. If you don’t have a good percentage of first serves in, you have to work for your points, especially against a player like Djere.”
Despite landing only 47% of his first serves and facing eight break points, Djokovic’s experience and resilience paid off. The win not only marked his 90th US Open victory but also made him the first player in history to win 90 or more matches at all four Grand Slams.
With a 377-50 all-time record at the majors, Djokovic now holds more Grand Slam victories than any other player, surpassing Roger Federer by eight wins.
Djokovic Overcomes Djere’s Challenge
The match could have taken a different turn, but Djokovic saved two crucial break points at 2-4, 15-40 in the second set, then rallied to win the final four games of the set. Djere missed a straightforward forehand volley that could have given him a 5-3 lead, a moment Djokovic recognized as pivotal: “I was lucky that he missed that forehand. It was quite an easy forehand. But that’s tennis—when you’re fighting in long rallies, the pressure mounts, and sometimes you miss shots you’d normally make.”
The encounter lasted two hours and 12 minutes, with both players battling in extremely humid conditions. As the tournament progresses, Djokovic is preparing for cooler temperatures and tougher matches.
Djokovic, a four-time US Open champion, will face Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in the third round. Looking ahead, he remarked, “The matches are only going to get tougher from here. I know that, but I’m fine. I’ll find my way, as I have done many times in my career.”
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