Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov are on the way to New York when they are going to play a rather unique US Open. The American major will be played under strict restrictions in order to protect the players and the staff from the Coronavirus infection.
Novak Djokovic
Ranked world no.1, the Serbian wasn’t very happy at the beginning to compete in the US Open under a strict protocol. However, Novak changed the idea and he is now heading to the US saying: “It’s time for the strangest @cincytennis and @usopen ever. Hoping this is a one-time thing and let the games begin 😷🇺🇸🗽🎾”
Novak played his last match on the 29th of February when he overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 in the final in Dubai to win his 79th career title.
At the moment, this season Novak has a 18-0 win-loss record. Novak clinched 2 titles in 2020 at the Australian Open and in Dubai.
Karen Khachanov in 2020
At the moment ranked no.15, Karen is also on the way to New York. He played his last match on the 27th of February when he was overcome by Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 in the quarter in Dubai.
Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov played each other 4 times. The head to head is 3-1 for Djokovic. The last time that they competed against each other, Novak Djokovic won 6-2 6-2 in the quarter in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships) on the 27th of February 2020.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
