Overview

• The No. 7 seed overcame a first‑set tiebreak loss to beat American Stefan Svajda 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 at Flushing Meadows.
• Djokovic closed out the fourth set in just 27 minutes as he took full control of the match.
• Svajda, ranked No. 145, showed early resistance before leg pain hampered his level.
• In a SuperTennis TV interview, Djokovic said he focuses on strategy and must remain calm versus younger players, noting he is still sharpening his game.
• He advances to the third round and will face the winner of Cameron Norrie vs. Francisco Comesana.