Djokovic and a debut with lights and shadows

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Novak Djokovic emerged victorious in the first-round clash of the US Open 2025 against Learner Tien with a scoreline of 6-1, 7-6(3), and 6-2 in a match that lasted 2 hours and 24 minutes. The American came close, just a point away, from taking the second set, but the Serbian managed to thwart all his opponent's attempts, who failed to capitalize on the advantages he had in the match. Novak will face Zachary Svajda in the next round.

At cruising speed, the Serbian did not ease off despite a peculiar situation in his second service game when, following an unusual double fault, the chair umpire issued a warning to Novak for exceeding the time limit. This warning brought a smile to Djokovic, who did not expect it, barely ten minutes into the match.

Following a friendly discussion, the match continued at its usual pace, with the Serbian clinching the first set in just half an hour. Apart from a few net approaches where Tien caught him with passing shots, that first set was an absolute monologue by the European.

Tien dangerously threatens Djokovic

Despite the prolonged rallies and some errors from the European, Learner was relentless, as was Nole, who saw his opponent come close at times. Parallel shots saved Djokovic on numerous occasions, while the American showcased a high level of serving to create opportunities for himself.

Boosted by the crowd, the local player revived with his top form to put on an incredible show at Arthur Ashe, perfectly handling the fierce attacks coming from the other side of the net. After many deuces and break chances, Learner and Novak faced off in a tiebreak. The intensity escalated with each point, with both leaving it all on the court.

Djokovic displayed some discomfort with his breathing, making gestures he had done before during changeovers, showing some discomfort in the rib/lung area. Precisely at those moments, while sharing his pain with his team, the chair umpire issued another warning, causing him to lose his first serve. Pushed to his physical limit, Nole surprised with serve-and-volley plays, as his box showed concerned faces.

Simultaneously when securing that second set, Djokovic was treated by the on-court physician for minor foot issues. From the relief of winning that second set, Novak quickly shifted to frustration as he faced an immediate break against him, though he managed to bounce back promptly, aided by Tien extending a helping hand.

Djokovic finishes his task

Downhill and seemingly unstoppable, it appeared that the American player ran out of steam completely, all against a rival who never let up. Although reality hit hard as Djokovic faltered on his serve when serving for the match. It was from the return that Nole sealed his triumph.

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