New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Novak Djokovic might have won his first round match at the US Open 2025 against American teenager Learner Tien on Monday, but not after struggling in a match that went close to two hours. The 38-year-old looked tired, hurt and just looked old as he overcame some leg troubles to win the game 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2. With this win, Djokovic improved his 19-0 win-loss record in the first round of the US Open, and also became the first player (male or female) in the Open Era to record 75 consecutive wins in tennis Grand Slams in Open Era.

There were times when Djokovic had his hands on his knees multiple times in the second set and received treatment for a blister on his right big toe after it. The No. 7-seeded Djokovic also ...