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"Played some of my worst tennis ever": Serbian star Novak Djokovic
Updated On: 01 September, 2024 07:38 AM IST | New York | AFP
Defending champion Novak Djokovic shocked by Australia’s 28th-ranked Alexei Popyrin 4-6, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 in Round 3; admits efforts put in to win Olympic gold just four weeks ago impacted his New York campaign
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Novak Djokovic during his Round 3 match against Alexei Popyrin on Friday. Pic/AFP; (right) Alexei Popyrin celebrates his win
Defending champion Novak Djokovic admitted he had played “his worst tennis ever” as he slumped to his earliest exit at the US Open in 18 years on Friday, sparking more questions over his long term future in the sport.
The 37-year-old Djokovic, a four-time champion in New York, lost 4-6, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 in the third round to 28th-ranked Alexei Popyrin of Australia, leaving him frustratingly short once again of winning a record 25th Grand Slam title.
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