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US Open: Novak Djokovic sets new record to reach quarterfinals

US Open: Novak Djokovic sets new record to reach quarterfinals

Summary

Novak Djokovic reached the quarterfinals of the US Open by defeating Jan-Lennard Struff. This win made Djokovic the oldest man to achieve all four Grand Slam quarterfinals in one season and marked his 64th Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.

Key Facts

  • Djokovic won against Jan-Lennard Struff with scores of 6-3, 6-3, 6-2.
  • He became the oldest man to reach all four Grand Slam quarterfinals in a single season at age 38.
  • This victory marked Djokovic's 64th Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.
  • Djokovic is pursuing his 25th major title.
  • The match had the oldest combined age for a US Open men’s singles match in the fourth round or later.
  • Djokovic played with a shoulder and forearm issue but completed the match without major trouble.
  • Struff had previously defeated two higher-ranked players to reach the fourth round.
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