Novak Djokovic, 37, is at some extent in his profession the place he reaches a private milestone or breaks a report each time he steps on a tennis court docket.
On Monday, the Serbian turned the second-winningest males’s participant in U.S. Open historical past with a snug 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 first-round win over Moldova’s Radu Albot, equaling Roger Federer’s tally of 89 victories at Flushing Meadows.
Along with his 78th win at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Djokovic additionally broke the report for many victories on the most populous court docket within the sport. In typical Djokovic style, he was unaware of any of it.
“I wasn’t conscious of it, to be sincere with you,” Djokovic said. “It is the largest stadium, undoubtedly the loudest we have now within the historical past of our sport. The night time classes are one of the best right here at Arthur Ashe.”
