Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise loss against compatriot Laszlo Jere (ATP No. 38) and the second favorite had to come from 0-2 down at Flushing Meadows to reach the eighth final of the 2023 US Open.

Novak DjokovicPhoto: Frank Franklin II/AP/Profimedia

Laszlo Jere beats Novak Djokovic 2-0 in straight sets at US Open 2023

Jere did not drop his serve in the first two sets of the match against Arthur Ashe: he also managed to break in each set, and the fans in the biggest tennis arena in the world were confused: Djokovic was leading 2-0 in sets. (4-6, 4-6).

In his characteristic style, Djokovic “refused” mistakes, became more aggressive, took control of the match in his own hands, and a small monologue followed from this score.

The future ATP leader lost just five games before completing a stylish comeback: 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. The match on Ash lasted three hours and 45 minutes.

The last match point between Djokovic and Jere

Video source: Eurosport

Know:

  • In the 1/8 finals, Joker will meet with Borna Gojo (Croatia – 105th place in ATP).
  • Regardless of the course of the 2023 US Open, Novak will be the world leader in the last Grand Slam of the season.
  • It was the eighth time in his career that Djokovic came back from 0-2 down. The match with Jere ended at 1:30 in New York.