Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players in the world, has started the US Open 2025 with a resounding victory. In the first round of the Men's Singles, Djokovic defeated Learner Tien of the United States.
Sports News: Serbian star tennis player Novak Djokovic has made a tremendous start at the US Open 2025. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner and one of the greatest tennis players in the world, began the tournament with a spectacular win in the first round of Men's Singles, defeating American Learner Tien 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2.
With this victory, the 38-year-old Djokovic is one step closer to winning his 25th Grand Slam title. Despite a leg injury, he displayed outstanding play and demonstrated his experience and strategy.
Record of First Round Wins for 19 Years
With this match, Djokovic achieved a major milestone. Djokovic has not lost in the first round since 2006. He has faced defeat in the first round of a major tournament only twice in his career – at the Australian Open in 2005 and 2006. This streak of consecutive wins has given him the distinction of being the first player in the Open Era to win consecutive first-round matches in Grand Slams. Djokovic has won a total of 75 first-round matches, with 55 of those wins coming in straight sets.
Djokovic had a fantastic performance in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2025 last month. This year, he achieved his 80th win at the US Open, and reached second place in the list of players with the most matches played in Grand Slams. The record for playing the most Grand Slams is held by Feliciano Lopez and Roger Federer, who have participated in 81 Grand Slams.
