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2024 US Open: Djokovic Kicks Off Title Defense With Victory Over Albot

Defending champion Novak Djokovic kicked off his US Open title defense with a comfortable first-round win over Radu Albot, securing a 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 victory on Tuesday, August 27, in the 2024 tournament.

Fresh off his Cincinnati Open triumph, Djokovic encountered minimal resistance from Albot, advancing smoothly to the second round.

Despite the convincing win, the Serbian star admitted his performance wasn’t perfect, noting some challenges with his serve and rhythm on certain shots.

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“I think it was a solid start,” Djokovic reflected, as quoted by ATP Tour.

Looking ahead, Djokovic expressed optimism about improving his form as the tournament progresses.

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