Djokovic Wins First Round At U.S. Open

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Published on September 1 2021 6:37 am
Last Updated on September 1 2021 6:37 am

Novak Djokovic won his first-round game at the U.S. Open Tuesday, as he began his attempt to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam that would be the first in men’s tennis since 1961, as well as get a record-breaking 21st major championship.

The top-ranked Djokovic got the win against Danish qualifier Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune. Also winning Tuesday was the top-seeded woman, Ash Barty.