By Canadian Press

Djokovic wins in return to U.S. Open, aims to regain No. 1 ranking

Aug 28, 2023 | 11:23 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the U.S. Open, rolling to a quick 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Alexandre Muller on Monday night.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion shook off a late start after an opening-night ceremony, racing through the first set in 23 minutes.

“I think the first set I started tremendously well off the blocks,” Djokovic said in his post-match interview.

Djokovic missed the tournament last year, not allowed to travel to the U.S. because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19. It was his first match in Flushing Meadows since falling to Daniil Medvedev in the 2021 final, a loss that prevented the Serbian from completing a calendar-year Grand Slam in men’s tennis since 1969.

Djokovic improved to 17-0 in first-round matches at the U.S. Open and assured he will regain the No. 1 ranking on Sept. 11. It will be his 390th week atop the rankings, extending his own record.

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