27 Aug 2024
Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff cruised through their first-round matches at the US Open, while Dominic Thiem bid an emotional farewell to the Grand Slam where he achieved his most significant victory.
Djokovic, aiming to secure a record 25th Grand Slam title, dominated the evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 win over Moldovan qualifier Radu Albot.
Just three weeks after clinching the singles title at the Paris Games, Djokovic arrived at the court with gold-colored bags, greeted warmly by the crowd. Despite a challenging late-night match, where he struggled with his serve and committed nearly twice as many unforced errors as winners, Djokovic had more than enough to dispatch Albot. This victory marked his 78th win at Arthur Ashe, under a closed roof.
“I wasn’t aware of the milestone,” Djokovic said about the center court achievement. “The atmosphere here is unmatched. The night sessions are the best in the world.,,,
Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff cruised through their first-round matches at the US Open, while Dominic Thiem bid an emotional farewell to the Grand Slam where he achieved his most significant victory.
Djokovic, aiming to secure a record 25th Grand Slam title, dominated the evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 win over Moldovan qualifier Radu Albot.
Just three weeks after clinching the singles title at the Paris Games, Djokovic arrived at the court with gold-colored bags, greeted warmly by the crowd. Despite a challenging late-night match, where he struggled with his serve and committed nearly twice as many unforced errors as winners, Djokovic had more than enough to dispatch Albot. This victory marked his 78th win at Arthur Ashe, under a closed roof.
“I wasn’t aware of the milestone,” Djokovic said about the center court achievement. “The atmosphere here is unmatched. The night sessions are the best in the world.,,,
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