2024-08-27 21:22:29
Published: 13:18, 27 August 2024
24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic has won the first round of the US Open. Bangladesh time this Tuesday (August 27) morning, he beat Radu Albat by 6-2, 6-2 and 6-4. He had never played against Albat before. However, he did not give a chance to an unknown opponent. He lost in straight sets.
‘I felt I had to fight,’ said the Serbian tennis star after winning the first round. I felt that I had avenged my younger brother. A very big stadium. The night atmosphere was great. Especially the audience presence and applause.’
Djokovic will face Laszlo Džer in the second round on Wednesday.
The 37-year-old Djokovic has won all kinds of tennis titles. Now tied with Margaret Court with 24 Grand Slams. If he wins another Grand Slam, he will become the highest Grand Slam winner in the history of tennis.
He finally won gold at the Paris Olympics. Which gave fullness to his career. The Olympic gold medal was elusive for him.
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