Novak Djokovic’s first match at the US Open was a bit of a litmus test for the Serbian legend because he didn’t play a hardcourt warm-up tournament coming into the year’s final Grand Slam. The 24-time Grand Slam champion said he didn’t play the Cincinnati Open because he prefers to focus on the Grand Slams at this stage of his career.

Tennis icon Novak Djokovic once again etched his name in the record books after his opening win over Learner Tien in the US Open.

Novak Djokovic defeated 19-year-old Learner Tien to reach US Open 2025 second round. In the process, the 24-time Grand Slam champion became the first player (male or female) to win 75 consecutive opening round games in Open Era in Grand Slams.