"At a time when Novak Djokovic could really benefit from some straightforward wins to ease through the early rounds of his final grand slam tournament of the year, nothing has come easily in New York. But under the bright lights on Friday night, Djokovic held off an impressive Cameron Norrie to reach the fourth round of the US Open with a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3 win in his best performance of the tournament so far."
"Norrie faced an unenviable challenge in his first ever appearance inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. Djokovic may be vulnerable in New York given his six-week absence from the tour and some tepid form in his earlier matches, but the 24-time grand slam champion has proven a nightmare match-up for Norrie over the Briton's career. Djokovic had won each of their previous six meetings, losing just two sets."
"For a while, Djokovic seemed to be strolling to an effortless early win as he broke serve early on and moved towards securing the opening set, but at 5-3 the Serb began to struggle with his movement and he repeatedly stretched out his lower back. He swiftly called the trainer, taking an off-court medical time out at 5-4."
Novak Djokovic defeated Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3 to reach the US Open fourth round. Djokovic, age 38, became the oldest man to reach the last 16 at the US Open since Jimmy Connors in 1991 and tied Roger Federer with 69 grand slam fourth-round appearances. Norrie made his first appearance inside Arthur Ashe Stadium and faced a difficult matchup given Djokovic's dominance in their head-to-head meetings. Djokovic showed physical discomfort during the match, repeatedly stretching his lower back and taking an off-court medical time out at 5-4. Djokovic acknowledged fluctuating physical condition after a six-week absence from the tour.
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