Novak Djokovic says he’s “attempting to resolve the riddle” and discover his greatest type after preventing again from a set right down to beat American qualifier Zachary Svajda within the US Open second spherical.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion appeared subdued within the early phases of the match earlier than powering by to a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-3 6-1 win.
“I am not happy with my stage of tennis, however, you understand, you’ve got days like this the place you are not taking part in at your greatest, however you simply form of discover a method,” Djokovic mentioned.
“I am simply attempting to resolve the riddle as soon as I am on the court docket.”
The 38-year-old mentioned he was “a bit with annoyed together with his recreation” as he continues his bid for a standalone document twenty fifth main trophy.
“It is not like I am not discovering pleasure on the court docket competing. I take pleasure in competing, however I do not take pleasure in not taking part in nicely,” the Serb mentioned.
“That is why I put additional strain on myself and my group to be higher the following day, the following match,” he mentioned.
“It is not a motivation factor. I form of undergo stuff internally. You do not need to know the main points of what I am going by and telling myself.”
Djokovic has already set one other document in New York in reaching the third spherical at a serious for the seventy fifth time – yet one more than Roger Federer’s tally.
He’ll face Britain’s Cameron Norrie – who he beat on the French Open earlier this 12 months – within the third spherical.
