Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek progress; Tsitsipas falls

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic once again proved his unwavering dominance by advancing to the third round of the US Open. The Spanish tennis player Bernabe Zapata Miralles was defeated by the Serbian tennis star by a score of 6-4, 6-1, 6-1. Novak will now face his fellow countryman, Laslo Djere in the Round 3.

Novak expressed his joy playing in the US Open tournament after a long time and said: "I'm happy to be back in front of you guys. That's what gives me strength & motivation at 36. I still have the hunger & desire to play my best on this court."

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Swiss player Dominic Stricker defeated seventh-seeded Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas after a grueling five-set. Stricker defeated Tsitsipas in the nail-biting finale with a score of 7-5, 6-7(2), 6-7(5), 7-6(6), and 6-3, earning his first victory over a player ranked in the top 10.

Meanwhile, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Coco Gauff, and Taylor Fritz continued to shine advancing to the third round showcasing the strength of American Talent.

Iga Swiatek of Poland, the reigning champion, encountered a difficult challenge in her second-round match against Daria Saville. Swiatek was tested to the limit despite winning 6-3, 6-4 since Saville showed persistence throughout the match.

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