Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the US Open by Alexei Popyrin in four sets, marking his earliest exit from the tournament in 16 years. Djokovic lacked energy and made unforced errors, failing to dig deep and stage a comeback. This is the first time since 2017 that Djokovic will finish a year without a Grand Slam title. Popyrin claimed the biggest win of his career, advancing to the fourth round where he will face Frances Tiafoe. The shock exits of Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have opened up the men’s singles draw, giving World No. 1 Jannik Sinner a chance at his first Grand Slam title.