US Open: Laslo Djere stuns Novak Djokovic in first set

Laslo Djere made a notable impact by winning the first set against Novak Djokovic in the Round of 32 clash at the US Open

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Djere achieved this by breaking Djokovic's serve early in the match, eventually securing the first set with a score of 6-4.

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Djere's powerful groundstrokes and aggressive baseline play were key elements of his success in the match.

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Djokovic had held a streak of not losing the first set in a Round of 32 Grand Slam match for nearly two years before this match.

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The last time Djokovic lost the first set in such a match was at the 2021 US Open against Kei Nishikori.

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Djokovic's ability to bounce back from losing the first set in Grand Slam tournaments has been a hallmark of his career.

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