Djokovic Advances to Third Round at US Open

Djokovic, the defending champion and seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, continued his dominance at the US Open by defeating his Serb compatriot Laslo Djere in the second round. Djokovic trailed in the second set before mounting a comeback, and ultimately led 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 when Djere retired due to injury. The win marks Djokovic's 90th victory at the US Open, a record he now holds alone among men at all four Grand Slams.

Key Takeaways:

• Djokovic has now reached the third round of the US Open, where he will face Australia's Alexei Popyrin.
• The win over Djere marks Djokovic's 90th victory at the US Open, a record he holds alone among men at all four Grand Slams.
• Djokovic requires a medical time-out to treat an injury in the second set, and a trainer visit for a side strain after sealing the first set.
• Djokovic's win puts a strain on Djere, who was up 4-2 in the second set before succumbing to injury.
• Djokovic has found success at the US Open, with a four-time championship title and a pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
• Djokovic's win comes after a year where he pushed countryman Djere to five sets in New York.

Statistics:

• Djokovic has won 90 matches at the US Open, a record held alone among men at all four Grand Slams.
• Djokovic has required two medical time-outs in the match, one for an injury and one for a side strain.
• Djere was leading 4-2 in the second set before retiring due to injury.
• Djokovic has won four-match titles at the US Open, with a pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
• Djokovic has beaten Australia's Alexei Popyrin in their two previous meetings, at the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year.

Sources:

• The official news Agency of Bangladesh (BSS)