Three-time winner and second seed Novak Djokovic takes on Laslo Djere in the third round of the US Open on Friday.
The all-Serbian battle is scheduled to be the last match in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day five.
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Djokovic enters the round of 32 clash after dominant wins over Frenchman Alexandre Muller and Spaniard Bernabe Zapata Miralles, losing only 11 games in six sets.
The 36-year-old Serbian is playing in New York for the first time since 2021. He had to miss last year’s edition as the US did not allow entry to international travellers who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. That restriction was removed in May this year.
After his win over Zapata Miralles, Djokovic said, “I still have the hunger.” The Serbian, who is chasing his 24th Major title, will overtake Carlos Alcaraz and return to top of the ATP Rankings after the US Open.
World No. 38 Djere too has won both his matches in straight sets. He defeated local player Brandon Nakashima 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 in the opening round before taking down French qualifier Hugo Gaston 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 in the round of 64.
Djere is looking to reach the fourth round of a Major for the first time in his career. He has a 0-6 win-loss record against Top 10 players at Majors.
HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD
Djokovic and Djere have faced each other only once - in the round of 16 in Belgrade last year where Djokovic won 2-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in three hours and 21 minutes.
However, that match was played on clay.
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