Djokovic Becomes Oldest Man to Reach US Open Last 16 Since 1991

Djokovic's 192nd hard-court Grand Slam match win saw him defeat Britain's Cameron Norrie in a four-set match, securing a record-breaking victory and a spot in the US Open's last 16. The 38-year-old Djokovic is now in the hunt for an unprecedented 25th major title, having defeated Norrie in all seven of their meetings. Djokovic will face German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff in the fourth round, who has already knocked out two seeds. The Serbian star had a medical timeout in the first set to address a lower back issue, but was able to serve out the set and maintain his momentum throughout the match.

Key Takeaways:

Djokovic became the oldest man to reach the US Open last 16 since Jimmy Connors in 1991.
He earned a record 192nd Grand Slam match win on hard courts, defeating Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (4/7), 6-2, 6-3.
Djokovic has now defeated Norrie in all seven of their meetings and is through to the fourth round in New York for the 16th time in his career.
He will play German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff in the fourth round, who has already knocked out two seeds.
Djokovic's medical timeout was due to a lower back issue, which he refused to elaborate on.
Djokovic responded to an early break in the third set by winning four straight games and securing a milestone victory.

Statistics:

Djokovic's 192nd Grand Slam match win on hard courts is a record.
He has now defeated Norrie in all seven of their meetings.
Djokovic is through to the fourth round in New York for the 16th time in his career.
His medical timeout in the first set was to address a lower back issue.
Djokovic responded to an early break in the third set by winning four straight games.
He secured a milestone victory, setting him up for a potential showdown with Jan-Lennard Struff in the fourth round.

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