NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records at the US Open from Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York dogged by questions over two positive drugs tests.
Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a record he would share with Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.The 37-year-old would also move to 25 Grand Slam triumphs, taking him clear of the 24 he currently shares with Margaret Court.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia acknowledges the crowd before playing with former professional tennis player John McEnroe of the United States against former professional tennis player Andre Agassi of the United States and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the Stars of the Open exhibition match at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Aug. 21, 2024, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. AFP PHOTOThe final major of the year comes at a critical time for Djokovic.
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