New York, Aug 30, 2025 (AFP) - Djokovic overcomes bad back, Norrie to make US Open last 16

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2025-08-30

Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem to beat Britain's Cam Norrie in four sets on Friday to became the oldest man to reach the US Open last 16 since Jimmy Connors in 1991. The 38-year-old Djokovic defeated Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (4/7), 6-2, 6-3, staying in the hunt for an unprecedented 25th major title. But the Serbian star admitted whether his body can still withstand the grind of a two-week long Grand Slam is potentially beyond his control. "In ter......

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