– Novak Djokovic defeated Radu Albot in the first round of the U.S. Open, tying Roger Federer with his 89th match win at the tournament.
– Djokovic is aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title and won an Olympic gold medal before the U.S. Open.
– Djokovic’s surgically repaired knee feels fine and he is expecting to be challenged in the opening rounds.
– Djokovic has a perfect 18-0 record in first-round matches at Flushing Meadows and has never lost earlier than the third round.
– Djokovic will face countryman Laslo Djere in the next round, who he defeated in a five-set match last year.
– Djokovic is hoping to analyze his previous match with Djere and improve in their upcoming meeting.