Novak Djokovic failed to reach the US Open fourth round for the first time in 16 years after losing to 28th seed Alexei Popyrin of Australia. Alexei Popyrin just claimed the biggest win of his career! However, the four-time US Open champion showed his class to the Australian as he made a roaring comeback in the third set by breaking him thrice to seal it by 6-2.Notably, the Serbian legend has managed to claw his way back into the match after being two sets down and winning it on eight occasions in his Grand Slam career. The vintage Djokovic was back for a brief moment when he had the crowd roaring for him. Djokovic tried to hang on, but it was too late for the Serb. Popyrin’s forehand winners were too good to handle, more often than not. It was Djokovic’s serve that let him down on Friday as he managed a win percentage of just 54 percent. Popyrin will face American Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round. Tiafoe, 20th seed, knocked out his compatriot Ben Shelton in a Friday matinee blockbuster. With Djokovic and Alcaraz’s exit, the men’s singles draw is wide open.

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Novak Djokovic failed to reach the US Open fourth round for the first time in 16 years after losing to 28th seed Alexei Popyrin of Australia. Alexei Popyrin just claimed the biggest win of his career! However, the four-time US Open champion showed his class to the Australian as he made a roaring comeback in the third set by breaking him thrice to seal it by 6-2.Notably, the Serbian legend has managed to claw his way back into the match after being two sets down and winning it on eight occasions in his Grand Slam career. The vintage Djokovic was back for a brief moment when he had the crowd roaring for him. Djokovic tried to hang on, but it was too late for the Serb. Popyrin’s forehand winners were too good to handle, more often than not. It was Djokovic’s serve that let him down on Friday as he managed a win percentage of just 54 percent. Popyrin will face American Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round. Tiafoe, 20th seed, knocked out his compatriot Ben Shelton in a Friday matinee blockbuster. With Djokovic and Alcaraz’s exit, the men’s singles draw is wide open.

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