Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, powered into the fourth round of the US Open 2025 after a grueling four-set victory over Cameron Norrie on Saturday night in New York. The Serbian great prevailed 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-3 in a match that showcased both his resilience and his ability to raise his level when it mattered most.
With this win, the four-time US Open champion set yet another milestone by becoming the player with the most hardcourt Grand Slam match wins in history. This was Djokovic’s 192nd career victory on the surface, surpassing yet another record in his legendary career.
A Battle in the Early Sets
Norrie started brightly, taking the opening game of the match and pushing Djokovic to 3-3 in the first set before the Serbian broke through to claim it 6-4.
The second set turned into a thriller. Norrie played fearless tennis, breaking Djokovic twice and leading at both 3-2 and 4-3. The set ultimately went to a tiebreak, where the Briton stormed back from 1-3 down to snatch it 7-6(4), handing Djokovic his first lost set of the tournament.
Djokovic Shifts Into Gear
But as he has done throughout his career, Djokovic found another level. A costly double fault from Norrie early in the third set gifted the Serbian a crucial break, and from there it was one-way traffic. Djokovic tightened his grip on the match, dictating rallies with precision and punishing depth, taking the third and fourth sets 6-2, 6-3 to seal the victory after three hours on court.
Djokovic’s Message to the Tour
Speaking to Tennis Channel after the match, Djokovic sent a clear message to his younger rivals:
“I’m good, as young as ever, and as strong as ever,” the 38-year-old declared with a smile, reminding everyone that despite his age, he remains a dominant force in men’s tennis.
What’s Next
The world No.7 will now face Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, 35, in the US Open 2025 fourth round, as he continues his pursuit of a fifth title at Flushing Meadows and a record-extending 25th Grand Slam crown.
For Djokovic, records continue to fall, but his hunger for silverware shows no signs of slowing down.