The world No. 1 dropped the opening set in a tense tiebreak but quickly regrouped, powering through to win 6–7(5), 6–3, 6–3, 6–1 and advance to the third round of the 2025 US Open.
With the win, Djokovic matched Roger Federer’s record by reaching the third round of a Grand Slam for the 19th time, while also notching his 92nd career victory at the US Open.
Svajda, playing fearless tennis early on, frustrated Djokovic with clean hitting and relentless energy. But once the 24-time Grand Slam champion found his rhythm, the contest shifted dramatically. Djokovic’s trademark baseline consistency and superior return game wore down the American, who visibly struggled with fatigue in the final two sets.
Despite signs of weariness in recent matches, Djokovic’s ability to flip momentum under pressure once again shone through. He remains firmly in the hunt for a historic 25th Grand Slam title, further solidifying his status as one of the game’s greatest competitors.
Djokovic now looks ahead to his third-round match, where tougher challenges await.