Novak Djokovic Battles Injury, Reaches US Open Fourth Round

Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, expressed growing concern about his physical condition after sustaining a back injury during his third-round match at the 2025 US Open against Cameron Norrie. Despite the injury scare that led to a medical timeout, Djokovic managed to win the match in four sets and advance to the fourth round, becoming the oldest man to reach that stage since 1991. The 38-year-old acknowledged that age is impacting his body more than ever, requiring him to adjust his training and prioritize recovery over practice between matches. Djokovic remains determined to continue competing at the highest level as long as he feels capable, though he admitted to internal discussions about his career's future. He emphasized meticulous care for his body and the importance of recovery to maintain competitiveness against younger players. On court, Djokovic maintained a confident front, joking that he felt "as young as ever and as strong as ever," attributing part of his resilience to the energy of playing in New York.