24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia has become the oldest player to reach the fourth round of the US Open, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year.
Sports News: Several major records are being set at the US Open 2025, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year. In the men's singles category, Novak Djokovic entered the fourth round by defeating Cameron Norrie, becoming the oldest player to achieve this feat since Jimmy Connors in 1991. Meanwhile, in the women's singles category, Elena Rybakina defeated the 2021 champion Emma Raducanu.
Djokovic Defeats Cameron Norrie
Serbia's 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, at the age of 38, showcased a stellar performance. He defeated Cameron Norrie with a score of 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3. In this match, Djokovic hit 18 aces, which he stated was his best performance in the tournament. During the match, Djokovic had to take medical assistance due to a minor injury, but despite this, he entered the fourth round of the US Open by winning the match with his experience and precise play.
This also marked his record 69th appearance in the Grand Slam Round of 16, equalling Roger Federer's record. Djokovic will now face German qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff. His experience and strategy in this match could play a crucial role in his victory.
Rybakina Defeats Raducanu in Women's Singles
In the women's singles match, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeated the 2021 champion, Britain's Emma Raducanu, with a score of 6-1, 6-2. The match lasted only 62 minutes, during which Rybakina displayed her powerful serves and aggressive gameplay. Rybakina, ranked ninth in the world, successfully reached the pre-quarterfinals of the US Open for the first time. Her performance has further intensified the competition in the women's singles at the tournament.
Impressive Victory for Indian Men's Doubles Pair
The Indian men's doubles pair is also performing impressively at the US Open 2025. Anirudh Chandrasekar and Vijay Prashanth entered the second round by defeating the eighth-seeded pair of Christian Harrison and Ivan King with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. The match lasted 1 hour and 42 minutes, during which the Indian pair showcased their excellent serves and teamwork. Chandrasekar and Prashanth's next match in the second round will be against Australia's John-Patrick Smith and Brazil's Fernando Romboli.
