Novak Djokovic was leading compatriot Laszlo Jere 2-0 in sets but had the strength to come back and reach the round of 16 at the US Open 2023. Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning champion at Flushing Meadows, made the statement of the day. : the Iberian said he knew Nole would be back and that at 36 he is doing the same thing he did at 20.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak DjokovicPhoto: MATTHEW STOCKMAN / Getty images / Profimedia

Carlos Alcaraz knew Novak Djokovic would come back from 0-2 down and went to bed peacefully

“I went to bed when he was 2-0 down in sets, but I knew he would come back. He showed once again why he is one of the best of all time. I’ve seen him do that (come back from 0-2) six or seven times.

He is 36 years old and still doing the same things he did in his 20s. It’s crazy” – Carlos Alcarazabout the spectacular return of Novak Djokovic after the match with Laszlo Jere.

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.
  • Alcaraz will meet Matteo Arnaldi (61 ATP) in the 1/8 finals. The Italian beat Cameron Norrie in the third round 6-3, 6-4, 6-3.