During a recent match at the US Open, Novak Djokovic faced unexpected physical challenges that tested his resilience and determination. The Serbian tennis star, known for his exceptional fitness and mental toughness, found himself struggling with breathing issues during his second-round match against compatriot Laslo Djere.
Djokovic, who has always been open about the physical and mental demands of professional tennis, revealed that the humid conditions at Flushing Meadows played a significant role in his discomfort. He mentioned experiencing stomach problems that affected his recovery between points, leading to difficulties in maintaining his usual high level of play. Despite these challenges, Djokovic managed to secure a victory, advancing to the third round after Djere retired due to injury.
The match highlighted Djokovic’s ability to adapt and persevere under pressure. His experience and strategic thinking allowed him to navigate through the tough moments, even when his body was not cooperating. Djokovic’s candidness about his struggles provides a glimpse into the often unseen battles athletes face, reminding fans that even the greatest champions are not immune to physical setbacks.
Djokovic at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWWWWWWLW Ranked world no.2, Novak has achieved a compiled 31-7 win-loss record in 2024. Novak is currently playing at the U.S. Open where he bested the world no.138 Radu Albot 6-2 6-2 6-4 and the world no.109 Laslo Djere 6-4 6-4 2-0 ret..
Novak Djokovic will square off with the world no.28 Alexei Popyrin in the 3rd round on Friday at 7:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their head to head is 3-0 for Djokovic.
Djokovic conquered 1 title in 2024 in Paris. The Serbian reached the final in Wimbledon.
Novak won 99 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 20 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Shanghai. The main draw will start on the 30th of September.
