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Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, is defeated by Alexei Popyrin at the U.S. Open.


Defending champion Novak Djokovic was ousted from the U.S. Open in the third round by 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin. Djokovic was hoping to win his 25th Grand Slam singles title but fell short with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss. This marks the first year since 2017 that Djokovic has not won a major championship. The loss also means that this will be the first season since 2002 where none of the Big Three of men’s tennis, including Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer, won a Grand Slam title.

Popyrin’s victory over Djokovic was a breakthrough moment for the Australian player, who had previously lost all three matches against Djokovic. Popyrin showed strong play, particularly with his serve and net approach, and managed to break Djokovic five times during the match.

Djokovic’s defeat was attributed to poor play, with 14 double faults and subpar performance at the net. Popyrin’s powerful forehand and strong net game were too much for Djokovic to handle, resulting in his surprising early exit from the tournament.

Now, Popyrin will face Frances Tiafoe in an attempt to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. Tiafoe advanced in the tournament with a victory over Ben Shelton. Djokovic’s unexpected loss and Popyrin’s impressive performance have shaken up the U.S. Open, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the tournament.

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