Djokovic's dominance continues, a masterful display against Gojo at the US Open

Novak Djokovic overcame third-round challenges and eliminated Borna Gojo with a score of 6-2, 7-5, 6-3, setting up a clash with Taylor Fritz in the US Open quarterfinals.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion faced a tough third-round battle in Flushing Meadows. He initially lost the first two sets against his compatriot, the 32nd seed Laslo Djere, in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

However, 'Nole' brought out his best game to stage a remarkable comeback, winning 18 of the next 23 games, resulting in a scoreline of 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Djokovic had comfortably sailed through the first two rounds, defeating Alexandre Muller (6-0, 6-2, 6-3) and Bernabe Zapata Miralles (6-4, 6-1, 6-1).

In the fourth round, he faced the world No. 105, Borna Gojo, who was making his debut in the Grand Slam's round of 16. The Croatian player had successfully navigated the qualifying rounds and secured consecutive victories against Hugo Dellien, Mackenzie McDonald, and Jiri Vesely, all without dropping a set.

Djokovic dominated from start to finish, securing an early break in the first game. With the advantage on his side, 'Nole' secured another break in the fifth game and held his service games to win the set 6-2. The Serbian player didn't give his opponent any chances, winning 89% of his service points compared to Gojo's 50%.

In the second set, the Croatian tried to be more aggressive in his returns, resulting in him getting the first break in the second game. However, World No. 2 immediately recovered the break and then leveled the set at 5-5.

Gojo eventually gave up his service in the first opportunity he provided to his opponent, who clinched the set 7-5.

Despite facing adversity, Gojo continued to compete in the third set, trying to shorten the points by approaching the net. With the score tied at 3-3, Djokovic secured a crucial break in the 4-3 game and comfortably held his service to close out the match in three sets: 6-2, 7-5, 6-4.

Despite the defeat, Gojo is set to achieve a career-high ranking in the top 80 after the conclusion of the US Open. Djokovic will now face the world No. 9, Taylor Fritz, in the quarterfinals, where he holds a 7-0 head-to-head advantage and has faced him once before in a Grand Slam at the 2021 Australian Open.