Novak Djokovic, the legendary tennis player with 24 Grand Slam titles under his belt, faced a surprising and disappointing early exit from the 2024 US Open. Djokovic, who has long dominated the world of tennis, described his performance in this tournament as the 'worst tennis in years.' His unexpected defeat came at the hands of Australia's Alexei Popyrin, a 28th-seed player, during the third round held at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Popyrin, who managed to outplay Djokovic with scores of 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, demonstrated remarkable skill and composure throughout the match. Djokovic, on the other hand, appeared to struggle from the onset, missing critical shots and failing to find his rhythm. This defeat is particularly significant as Djokovic was the defending champion of the US Open and had strong aspirations to add yet another Grand Slam title to his already impressive career record.
In his post-match press conference, Djokovic did not shy away from expressing his deep disappointment. He acknowledged that he felt
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