{"id":18545,"date":"2023-09-02T05:58:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T05:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/?p=18545"},"modified":"2023-09-02T05:58:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-02T05:58:21","slug":"novak-djokovic-survives-a-scare-to-win-a-five-set-thriller-at-the-us-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/news\/novak-djokovic-survives-a-scare-to-win-a-five-set-thriller-at-the-us-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Novak Djokovic Survives a Scare to Win a Five-Set Thriller at the US Open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\">\n<li>Djokovic overcomes a two-set deficit to win in five sets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Djere impresses with his aggressive play in the early sets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Djokovic seeks his 24th major title and fourth US Open title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>FLUSHING, NY \u2013 The tennis world held its breath as Novak Djokovic, the three-time US Open champion and the current World No. 1, faced off against fellow Serb Laslo Djere in a third-round showdown at Arthur Ashe Stadium. What transpired was nothing short of a thrilling tennis spectacle that left fans on the edge of their seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Djokovic, on a quest to capture his 24th grand slam title and equal Margaret Court&#8217;s all-time record, encountered a major roadblock early in the match. Djere, ranked World No. 38, displayed an exceptional performance in the opening two sets, taking Djokovic by surprise with his powerful forehand and impeccable serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NOT SO FAST SAYS LASLO DJERE. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JDZv4tK5Bt\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/JDZv4tK5Bt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; US Open Tennis (@usopen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/usopen\/status\/1697842611917103396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">September 2, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In an unexpected turn of events, Djere broke Djokovic&#8217;s serve early in the match, securing the first set 6-4. The pattern continued in the second set, with Djere again breaking Djokovic and clinching the set by the same scoreline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Djokovic, known for his incredible fighting spirit, summoned his inner strength and determination. He roared back in the third set, playing with renewed intensity and purpose, and secured it 6-1. The fourth set followed suit as Djokovic capitalized on Djere&#8217;s faltering play, leveling the match by taking the set 6-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the contest entered the fifth and final set, Djere struggled mentally and physically, having expended a significant amount of energy in the earlier sets. Djokovic seized the opportunity and broke Djere&#8217;s serve, establishing a dominant position. Despite Djere&#8217;s valiant effort, Djokovic maintained control and eventually closed out the match 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THE COMEBACK IS COMPLETE \u203c\ufe0f<br><br>Novak Djokovic survives and advances. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WBtMxicpPU\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/WBtMxicpPU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; US Open Tennis (@usopen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/usopen\/status\/1697844911255564414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">September 2, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Novak Djokovic&#8217;s remarkable comeback keeps his dream of a 24th major title alive and sends him into the fourth round of the US Open. His next challenge will be against Croatia&#8217;s Borna Gojo, who secured his place in the last-16 by defeating Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Djokovic&#8217;s journey towards tennis history continues, and fans can expect more exciting matches as the tournament progresses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FLUSHING, NY \u2013 The tennis world held its breath as Novak Djokovic, the three-time US Open champion and the current World No. 1, faced off against fellow Serb Laslo Djere in a third-round showdown at Arthur Ashe Stadium. 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