After suffering his worst defeat in over a decade, Novak Djokovic says he played some of the worst tennis in his life which led to his early exit from the US Open. With 14 double faults and a total of 32 at the tournament, the world's number one player was stunned by Alexei Popyrin. Djokovic tried to push through after his Olympic gold win and arrive in New York mentally and physically drained. Despite his efforts, he was unable to find his game and make it past the third round, ending his hopes of securing his 25th Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic's Early US Open Exit: A Shocking Defeat and a Reflection on Past Challenges
Novak Djokovic's hopes of securing his 25th Grand Slam title were shattered at the US Open this year, as he suffered a stunning third-round loss to unseeded Australian Alexei Popyrin. The world's number one player cited a combination of his worst tennis in over a decade and mental and physical exhaustion as the reasons for his early exit.
Background
Djokovic entered the US Open with high expectations, having recently won the Olympic gold medal in Tokyo. However, he had also been struggling with a shoulder injury that forced him to retire from the semifinals at the Rome Masters. Despite these challenges, Djokovic expressed confidence leading up to the tournament.
Historic Defeat
The match against Popyrin was a complete disaster for Djokovic. He committed a staggering 14 double faults, giving his opponent numerous free points. Djokovic's serve, usually one of his strongest weapons, became a liability, as he struggled to find any rhythm or consistency. Popyrin took advantage of Djokovic's mistakes and ultimately won in straight sets, 7-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Exhaustion and Mental Strain
Djokovic later admitted that he had been mentally and physically drained after his Olympic victory. He had pushed himself hard to make it to New York, but the weight of his schedule had taken its toll.
"I haven't had much time to recover and prepare for the US Open," said Djokovic. "I was feeling it physically, and I was feeling it mentally."
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