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US Open 2025: Novak Djokovic Survives Early Scare to Defeat Zachary Svajda in Second Round
Novak Djokovic marks his victory against Zachary Svajda with his iconic guitar celebration at the US Open 2025. | Image Credits: AP

US Open 2025: Novak Djokovic Survives Early Scare to Defeat Zachary Svajda in Second Round

Saptarchi.Biswas By : Saptarchi.Biswas August 28, 2025 Sports

Some matches make us realise the real essence of watching a beautiful sport like tennis. Today's match was of such a kind. It's not just about the results at the end, stating who won or lost, but rather the emotions and the stories behind it. Each match has its own story, and it involves not only the players but also the audience, who make the matches lively and entertaining for the players and for the larger crowd watching it virtually all over the world. On one side, it was Novak Djokovic, and on the other end, it was Zachary Svajda.

 

Djokovic Absorbs Early Scare to Outclass Svajda in Classic Fashion

The opening set was fun, as Svajda almost matched Djokovic shot for shot, and it looked like it wouldn't be an easy win for Djokovic this time. The situation became a little tense when there was almost a tiebreak, and this was a message that the American is here not just to participate but to compete, and he is not aiming for a small fish either to kickstart his career. This, however, didn't affect Djokovic much as he soon turned into his trademark strengths: composure and, of course, consistency and his ability to absorb pressure, which is classic Djokovic stuff. The stats of the match were like this: 6–7 (5), 6–3, 6–3. The Serbian giant recalibrated in the second set as he sustained the momentum to make it 6-3. 

 

Djokovic’s Experience Shines as He Neutralizes Svajda’s Energy

The most standout moment of the match was not just the final score, but that Djokovic actually constructed the win. The serves by him remained dependable, and his return game was definitely poised, but the best part was that he never let Svajda's raw energy be a derailing factor in the match. Yet Djokovic managed and his ability to redirect, reset, and ultimately the level of professionalism that comes only from someone who has experience of decades, and who can it be other than Djokovic.

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