Novak Djokovic faces his second match at the 2023 US Open on Wednesday. The Serb, who is looking for his fifth title at Flushing Meadows, will face Zachary Svajda, number 145 in the ATP ranking, in a duel that, in theory, is very uneven, but which will serve to measure the readiness of the Balkan after an irregular summer.
Djokovic made his debut with a victory against the young Learner Tien in three sets (6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2), in a match where he showed a certain lack of rhythm after more than a month without competing, since his elimination in the semifinals of Wimbledon against Jannik Sinner. At 38 years of age and with a career full of records, the Belgrade native is looking to dispel any doubts about his physical condition and advance with authority in the last Grand Slam of the year.
For his part, Svajda arrives as one of the surprises of the draw. The American, who is barely in the top 150 in the world, faces the biggest challenge of his career: to face the most successful player in history on the Arthur Ashe center court. With no pressure and with the crowd on his side, he will try to upset Djokovic.
Djokovic – Svajda schedule at the US Open 2025
The clash between Novak Djokovic and Zachary Svajda is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in the first round on Arthur Ashe Stadium, the most iconic court at the US Open.
Time in New York: 11:30 (local time).
Where to watch Djokovic vs Svajda on TV and online
The match can be followed live in USA via ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPN+ – full coverage of all matches which owns the full broadcasting rights to the US Open 2025. The matches will be available both on linear channels and on the platform’s app and multi-device service: ESPN App, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, fuboTV.
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