As expected, the 24-time grand slam winner dominated the baseline rallies throughout Monday’s match-up with the World No. 138, breaking early in each set to
Aug 26, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits to Radu Albot of Moldova on day one of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Novak Djokovic ’s US Open title defense got off to the perfect start with a straight-sets victory over qualifier Radu Albot in the night session on Arthur Ashe.
However, a loose game at two games apiece in the opening set saw Albot surrender the break after three forehands into the net and a mishit off the frame. Djokovic applied relentless pressure during the second set, bringing up break point in each of Albot’s service games. Albot admirably survived in the opening game of the set but could do nothing the second time around as Djokovic stole an early march.
Albot admirably staved off break point after break point to hold serve in each of his three opening service games of the third set, but Djokovic’s pressure was relentless and the Serb brought up three break points with the set level at three games apiece. Speaking after Monday’s match Djokovic said he struggled on his serve and certain shots early on, noting that he had not played a match since winning Olympic Gold at the beginning of August, while he has not played on hard courts since a third-round exit at Indian Wells in March.
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