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Zachary Svajda, Djokovic's rival at US Open 2025. Photo: gettyimages

Who is and how does Zachary Svajda play, Novak Djokovic's next opponent in the 2025 US Open

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Zachary Svajda emerged years ago as a great promise of American tennis, blazing through his youth stages with astonishing speed and success. However, his progress has been slowed down, and at 22 years old, he is currently ranked 145th in the world, with his best ranking being 102nd, achieved in August 2024. He has made it past one round at the US Open on two occasions, first in 2021 and the second this year, after defeating Piros following the qualifying rounds, setting up a match against Novak Djokovic.

"It's incredible that I'm going to face a guy I've been watching on TV since I was a kid," says a young man who hopes to have his father in the stands, after him battling cancer in the past year, as reported on atptour.com. "I've been much more professional for a while and I believe my game will soon elevate significantly," says the American, a solid baseliner with a wide range of technical skills and good mobility.

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Djokovic confesses what has been the best and worst moment of his tennis career. Photo: Getty Images

Djokovic reveals the best and worst moments of his tennis career

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Novak Djokovic spoke at length in an interesting interview on Jay Shetti's YouTube channel. In it, he confessed what has been the best and worst moment of his career: "The best moment of my career was when I won the gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, even more so than my first Wimbledon or the first Davis Cup, because I knew it could be my last chance. And the worst match was at the 2016 Rio Olympics against Juan Martín Del Potro. It was a very emotional match, with the support of the entire audience, and I was at the peak of my career, coming off four consecutive Grand Slam wins and feeling like it was my opportunity," stated the Serbian.
 

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Djokovic: "Beating Nadal at Roland Garros is the biggest challenge that has existed in the history of our sport"

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Novak Djokovic had no doubts in pointing out, during his interview on Jay Shetty's YouTube channel, who has been the toughest rival of his career: "Rafa Nadal was my toughest opponent physically. The battles with him were incredible. We played the longest final in the history of Grand Slams in Australia, and I remember that at the moment I got to the locker room and took off my shoes, both of my feet were bleeding, and I couldn't even walk. But above all, the duels on clay courts, beating Nadal at Roland Garros is the greatest challenge that has existed in the history of our sport," stated the winner of 24 Grand Slams.

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Wednesday, August 27th schedule at the US Open 2025: Djokovic during the day; Alcaraz at night. Photo: Getty Images

Wednesday, August 27th Order of Play at the US Open 2025: Djokovic during the day, Alcaraz at night

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The second round of the US Open will kick off on Wednesday, August 27, and the order of play for this day is already known. Arthur Ashe Stadium will feature the match between Novak Djokovic and Zachary Svajda at 11:30 a.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. in Spain, followed by Jessica Pegula against Anna Blinkova. In the evening session, Carlos Alcaraz will face Mattia Bellucci at 7:00 p.m. local time, which is 1:00 a.m. on Thursday in Spain. Next up will be Aryna Sabalenka against Polina Kudermetova in the final match of the day on the center court.

Also noteworthy are the matches of Emma Raducanu as the first match on Louis Armstrong Stadium at 11:00 a.m. local time, 5:00 p.m. Spanish time, and Pablo Carreño and Ben Shelton as the final match on that court. In a Spanish context, highlight the match of Carolina Bucsa against Alexandra Eala on Court 7 at 1:00 p.m. local time, 7:00 p.m. Spanish time, and Alejandro Davidovich as the first match on Court 10 against Arthur Rinderknech at 2:00 p.m. local time, 8:00 p.m. Spanish time.

 

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The data that confirms that age is just a number for Djokovic. Photo: Getty Images

The data that confirms that for Djokovic, age is just a number

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Novak Djokovic has shown time and time again that even at 38 years old, he will continue competing until the last ball. This determination and competitive hunger of the Serb confirm that age is just a number, as the statistics attest. Djokovic is nine years older than any other player in the ATP ranking, a staggering fact that demonstrates his love for tennis despite having won 24 Grand Slams.

 

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Djokovic and his "joke?" about Fonseca: "I hope he is ready"

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Novak Djokovic is known for showing his most ironic and funny side when he is off the court. This was evident at this US Open when asked about his plans after retirement, and his response didn't leave anyone indifferent: "My plan when I retire is to coach Joao Fonseca. I'm going to be very expensive, so I hope he's ready," the Serbian said with laughter. Only time will tell if this will actually happen or if it's just another of 'Nole's' many jokes.

 

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Zachary Svajda, Djokovic's rival at US Open 2025. Photo: gettyimages

Who is and how does Zachary Svajda play, Novak Djokovic's next opponent in the 2025 US Open

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Zachary Svajda emerged years ago as a great promise of American tennis, blazing through his youth stages with astonishing speed and success. However, his progress has been slowed down, and at 22 years old, he is currently ranked 145th in the world, with his best ranking being 102nd, achieved in August 2024. He has made it past one round at the US Open on two occasions, first in 2021 and the second this year, after defeating Piros following the qualifying rounds, setting up a match against Novak Djokovic.

"It's incredible that I'm going to face a guy I've been watching on TV since I was a kid," says a young man who hopes to have his father in the stands, after him battling cancer in the past year, as reported on atptour.com. "I've been much more professional for a while and I believe my game will soon elevate significantly," says the American, a solid baseliner with a wide range of technical skills and good mobility.

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Djokovic: "Beating Nadal at Roland Garros is the greatest challenge that has ever existed in the history of our sport". Photo: Getty Images

Djokovic: "Beating Nadal at Roland Garros is the biggest challenge that has existed in the history of our sport"

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Novak Djokovic had no doubts in pointing out, during his interview on Jay Shetty's YouTube channel, who has been the toughest rival of his career: "Rafa Nadal was my toughest opponent physically. The battles with him were incredible. We played the longest final in the history of Grand Slams in Australia, and I remember that at the moment I got to the locker room and took off my shoes, both of my feet were bleeding, and I couldn't even walk. But above all, the duels on clay courts, beating Nadal at Roland Garros is the greatest challenge that has existed in the history of our sport," stated the winner of 24 Grand Slams.

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Djokovic confesses what has been the best and worst moment of his tennis career. Photo: Getty Images

Djokovic reveals the best and worst moments of his tennis career

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Novak Djokovic spoke at length in an interesting interview on Jay Shetti's YouTube channel. In it, he confessed what has been the best and worst moment of his career: "The best moment of my career was when I won the gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, even more so than my first Wimbledon or the first Davis Cup, because I knew it could be my last chance. And the worst match was at the 2016 Rio Olympics against Juan Martín Del Potro. It was a very emotional match, with the support of the entire audience, and I was at the peak of my career, coming off four consecutive Grand Slam wins and feeling like it was my opportunity," stated the Serbian.
 

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Wednesday, August 27th schedule at the US Open 2025: Djokovic during the day; Alcaraz at night. Photo: Getty Images

Wednesday, August 27th Order of Play at the US Open 2025: Djokovic during the day, Alcaraz at night

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The second round of the US Open will kick off on Wednesday, August 27, and the order of play for this day is already known. Arthur Ashe Stadium will feature the match between Novak Djokovic and Zachary Svajda at 11:30 a.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. in Spain, followed by Jessica Pegula against Anna Blinkova. In the evening session, Carlos Alcaraz will face Mattia Bellucci at 7:00 p.m. local time, which is 1:00 a.m. on Thursday in Spain. Next up will be Aryna Sabalenka against Polina Kudermetova in the final match of the day on the center court.

Also noteworthy are the matches of Emma Raducanu as the first match on Louis Armstrong Stadium at 11:00 a.m. local time, 5:00 p.m. Spanish time, and Pablo Carreño and Ben Shelton as the final match on that court. In a Spanish context, highlight the match of Carolina Bucsa against Alexandra Eala on Court 7 at 1:00 p.m. local time, 7:00 p.m. Spanish time, and Alejandro Davidovich as the first match on Court 10 against Arthur Rinderknech at 2:00 p.m. local time, 8:00 p.m. Spanish time.

 

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The data that confirms that age is just a number for Djokovic. Photo: Getty Images

The data that confirms that for Djokovic, age is just a number

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Novak Djokovic has shown time and time again that even at 38 years old, he will continue competing until the last ball. This determination and competitive hunger of the Serb confirm that age is just a number, as the statistics attest. Djokovic is nine years older than any other player in the ATP ranking, a staggering fact that demonstrates his love for tennis despite having won 24 Grand Slams.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El dato que confirma que para Djokovic la edad es solo un número

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Djokovic and his "joke?" about Fonseca. Photo: Getty Images.

Djokovic and his "joke?" about Fonseca: "I hope he is ready"

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Novak Djokovic is known for showing his most ironic and funny side when he is off the court. This was evident at this US Open when asked about his plans after retirement, and his response didn't leave anyone indifferent: "My plan when I retire is to coach Joao Fonseca. I'm going to be very expensive, so I hope he's ready," the Serbian said with laughter. Only time will tell if this will actually happen or if it's just another of 'Nole's' many jokes.

 

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Novak Djokovic, impregnable in the early rounds of Grand Slam tournaments. Source: Getty

Novak Djokovic, Impregnable in Grand Slam First Rounds

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Novak Djokovic has only lost twice in the first round of a Grand Slam. Interestingly, both were at the Australian Open, in his first two appearances (2005, 2006), but the real news is what has happened since then. The statistic shows that it has been 75 consecutive Grand Slams without the Serbian falling in his debut, marking a new milestone in the history of this sport, as no player, male or female, had reached such an extreme in individual events. It's often said that the first round is the most dangerous place for favorites, where they are most vulnerable. Ask Novak about it after defeating Learner Tien this morning and see what he says.

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