Tennis-Djokovic overcomes ailing American qualifier in US Open second round

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 27, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his second round match against Zachary Svajda of the U.S. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Novak Djokovic cleaned up his game after early mistakes to outlast ailing American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 6-1 in the second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.

The maestro of Arthur Ashe Stadium held his racket up like a violin after closing out his 92nd win at the U.S. Open with a satisfying overhead smash to keep his latest quest for a record 25th major title on track.