Djokovic Keeps Bid for Record 25th Grand Slam Alive with Victory over Norrie

Novak Djokovic continued his historic quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a thrilling 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-3 victory over Cameron Norrie at the US Open. The 38-year-old Serb, already the most decorated player in men's tennis, surpassed Roger Federer's record for most hardcourt wins at the majors with 192. He also extended his perfect head-to-head record against Norrie to 7-0. Despite struggling with a back problem, Djokovic fired 18 aces, his best serving performance of the tournament, to secure the win.

Key Takeaways:

• Djokovic became the oldest man since Jimmy Connors in 1991 to reach the last 16 at Flushing Meadows.
• The four-time U.S. Open champion surpassed Roger Federer's record for most hardcourt wins at the majors with 192.
• Djokovic extended his perfect head-to-head record against Norrie to 7-0.
• He received medical treatment for a back issue and still managed to dominate the match.
• Djokovic's serving, including 18 aces, proved decisive in the victory.
• He now faces Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in the next round.
• Djokovic's team described the match as a good experience for him, allowing him to get tested on court.

Statistics:

• Djokovic's age: 38 years old
• Number of hardcourt wins at the majors: 192 (new record)
• Djokovic's head-to-head record against Norrie: 7-0
• Number of aces fired by Djokovic in the match: 18
• Best serving performance of the tournament for Djokovic up to this point

Sources:

• Indian Awaaz Digital Content Services with permission from HT Digital Content Services