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Djokovic goes through Svajda to reach US Open third round for 19th time
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The Serbian once again was slow to get off the blocks in the first set, but managed to win 3-1

Novak Djokovic was far from his best at the US Open on Wednesday, but the Serbian once again found a way to win. The 38-year-old extended his flawless second-round record in New York, advancing to the third round for the 19th time after a 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 victory over American qualifier Zachary Svajda.

Djokovic struggled at the start against Learner Tien in his first game of the tournament and versus Svajda, he again couldn’t find his rhythm with footwork, committing 14 unforced errors in a scrappy first set before falling behind 1-3 in the third.

But the former world No. 1 raised his intensity at key moments. Svajda, hampered by a leg issue, saw his serve speed drop below 90 mph, allowing Djokovic to seize control and dominate the closing stages.

With the victory, Djokovic reached the third round of a major for a record 75th time, surpassing Roger Federer’s previous benchmark of 74. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is chasing a record-extending 25th major title and his first since lifting the US Open trophy in 2023.

Next up for Djokovic will be either Britain’s Cameron Norrie or Argentina’s Francisco Comesana as he continues his quest in Flushing Meadows.