In a stunning turn of events at the 2024 US Open, Novak Djokovic is set to face his compatriot Laslo Djere in a highly anticipated match on the prestigious Arthur Ashe Stadium. After a nail-biting first match against Radu Albot, Djokovic expressed his preference for playing in the day session rather than at night. However, to his dismay, the organizers scheduled him as the last match of the day, not quite meeting the former world number 1’s expectations.
Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, is hoping to avoid the mistakes of the past when Djere pushed him to a fifth set in their previous encounter. Reflecting on his defeat last year, Djokovic recognizes the need to start the match strong to avoid falling behind as he did with his unforced errors.
Despite a challenging year in terms of Major victories, Djokovic remains a top contender for the US Open title, aiming to secure his 25th Grand Slam win. His loss to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon due to physical issues from a recent knee surgery serves as motivation for the Serbian legend to bounce back and claim victory in New York.
As Djokovic prepares to face Djere, his opponent acknowledges the magnitude of the challenge ahead. In an interview with Sportklub, Djere emphasized the difficulty of playing against a player of Djokovic’s caliber but maintained optimism, stating, “your chances are not great when he is on the other side of the net, but I am convinced that this sport is very strange.”
With the draw favorably aligning for Djokovic and avoiding the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, the Serbian star aims to use the initial rounds of the tournament to build momentum and bring out his best tennis in the later stages. As the anticipation grows for this thrilling match between Djokovic and Djere, tennis fans brace themselves for a showdown between two talented compatriots on the grand stage of the US Open.
