Overview

• Novak Djokovic defeated Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the US Open round of 16.
• He reported lower-back discomfort in the first set, took a roughly ten-minute treatment break off court, and received additional care during changeovers before regaining control.
• Djokovic struck 51 winners and 18 aces, described as his personal aces best at Flushing Meadows.
• The win extends Djokovic’s head-to-head over Norrie to 7-0 and was reported as his 16th US Open last-16 appearance, equaling Roger Federer.
• Next he faces Jan-Lennard Struff, a qualifier ranked No. 144 who upset Frances Tiafoe, while Carlos Alcaraz also moved into the last 16 by beating Luciano Darderi.