Novak Djokovic advances to the third round after Laslo Djere’s injury withdrawal at the US Open 2024

Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, advanced to the U.S. Open third round after Laslo Djere retired with an injury while trailing 6-4 6-4 2-0. Djere secured a break in the second set but struggled with an injury. Djokovic will next compete against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin.