On September 2, during the third round of the US Open, world number two Novak Djokovic faced fellow Serbian Laszlo Djere and emerged victorious with sets of 4:6, 4:6, 6:1, 6:3. The match stretched to a demanding 3 hours and 45 minutes. Djokovic delivered 12 aces, recorded four double faults, and converted seven of the 14 break chances, achieving a 50 percent success rate on break points.
In the following round, Djokovic is set to meet Borna Gojo of Croatia, who advanced by defeating Czech player Jiri Vesely with a 6:4, 6:3, 6:2 result.
For the United States-hosted event, only two players from Russia reached the main draw. Andrei Rublev is pitted against Frenchman Arthur Rinderknešh in what promises to be a compelling encounter, while Daniil Medvedev is scheduled to take on Sebastian Baez of Argentina.
Defending champion from last year, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, claimed the title by defeating Norway’s Kasper Ruud in the tournament final, underscoring his continued dominance at Grand Slam events.
Carlos Alcaraz remains atop the ATP rankings, with 9,815 points. Novak Djokovic is close behind with 9,795 points, followed by Russia’s Daniil Medvedev who sits in third with 6,260 points. The standings highlight a competitive trio at the summit of the rankings as the season unfolds.
Rublev’s upcoming clash is shaping up to be a challenging test, offering a potential path to a strong result for the Russian when the action shifts to the next round at the US Open. The tournament continues to showcase a mix of veterans and rising stars, all chasing crucial points and a chance at major glory. The atmosphere remains intense as players navigate tough draw rounds and pressure-filled moments on the court.