Follow along all the live action as Australian Alexei Popyrin faces American Frances Tiafoe in the round of 16 at the US Open.
Let’s relive the Popyrin win over Djokovic for a moment while we wait for his round of 16 match to get under way. :Exuberant Australian star Alexei Popyrin says two defeats to Novak Djokovic this year gave him the confidence to claim the greatest win of his career and finally down the tennis legend in a dramatic third-round clash at the US Open, ending the Serbian’s New York quest for a record 25th grand slam title.
Popyrin, who whipped the 24,000 capacity crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium into a frenzy with his emotional outbursts after winning points, prevailed 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on a day defending-champion Djokovic lamented playing “some of the worst tennis I ever played”.It was third time lucky for the 28th-seeded Popyrin, who had been beaten by Djokovic at the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year.“Third time lucky, I guess.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US Open 2024 LIVE updates: Countdown continues for Djokovic, Popyrin after Tiafoe wins in five setsFollow along for all the action as young Aussie Alexei Popyrin attempts to topple superstar Novak Djokovic in their US Open meeting.
Read more »
US Open 2024 LIVE updates: Countdown continues for Djokovic, Popyrin after Tiafoe wins in five setsFollow along for all the action as young Aussie Alexei Popyrin attempts to topple superstar Novak Djokovic in their US Open meeting.
Read more »
Alexei Popyrin focused on next step at US Open as Nick Kyrgios tips him for gloryNick Kyrgios believes Alexei Popyrin has what it takes to win a grand slam title following his stunning victory over Novak Djokovic, but Popryin is trying to keep a lid on expectations.
Read more »
Novak Djokovic halted in bid for record by shock US Open loss to Alexei PopyrinAustralian stuns world No 2 with 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win in the US Open as the Serb is made to wait in attempt to claim 25th singles title
Read more »
Novak Djokovic flags Alexei Popyrin as potential US Open champ after upset third round winNovak Djokovic hails Alexei Popyrin as a legitimate US Open title contender after the audacious Australian rocks the Serbian superstar's grand slam dreams in New York.
Read more »
Novak Djokovic makes honest admission after shock loss to Aussie Alexei Popyrin at US Open7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »