Overview
- Djokovic reached the third round with a four-set win over Zachary Svajda, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1, after the American developed a leg problem.
- Post-match, Djokovic said he is concentrating on strategy and composure against younger opponents as he works toward sharper form after limited play since Wimbledon.
- British No. 5 seed Jack Draper withdrew with persistent arm pain, saying he aims to return in about eight weeks, a setback expected to nudge his ranking down two spots.
- Carlos Alcaraz routed Italy’s Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 and will face Luciano Darderi, who defeated Eliot Spizzirri 6-0, 7-6, 2-6, 6-4 to reach the third round.
- Jasmine Paolini beat Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-3 to move into the third round, where she is set to meet Marketa Vondrousova, while Jannik Sinner is scheduled to play Alexei Popyrin on Friday on Arthur Ashe as the session’s second match beginning at 17:30.