US Open: Djokovic Advances To Third Round After Laslo Djere Retires Injured - In Pics

Defending US Open champion Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round after Laslo Djere retired early in the third set on Wednesday night. The Serb led 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 before the retirement at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, as the 37-year-old Djokovic kept his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on track with a brilliant display in front of a packed crowd.

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Updated on: 29 August 2024 12:56 pm

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, serves to Laslo Djere, of Serbia | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, serves to Laslo Djere, of Serbia, during a second round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2024: Laslo Djere, of Serbia, is examined during a second round match against Novak Djokovic | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Laslo Djere, of Serbia, is examined during a second round match against Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Laslo Djere, of Serbia | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Laslo Djere, of Serbia, during a second round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2024: Laslo Djere, of Serbia, returns a shot to Novak Djokovic | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Laslo Djere, of Serbia, returns a shot to Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during a second round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, puts a towel around his neck during a second round match against Laslo Djere | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, puts a towel around his neck during a second round match against Laslo Djere, of Serbia, of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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