- Top-seeded Djokovic wins 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in 99 minutes
- Raducanu reaches third round after breezing past Shuai
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“I came out on court with the right intensity and the right focus,” says Djokovic during his on-court interview with ESPN’s Patrick McEnroe. “It was definitely a better performaance from my side than a couple of nights ago. Again, great atmosphere. It’s always fun playing in front of New York fans in the night session. You guys bring a lot of energy to us and I think we’ve said this before but we can’t take these moments for granted. The last 15 months have been very difficult for everyone on this planet. For us in tennis, we haven’t had too many tournaments where we’ve played in front of a crowd, so it’s nice to have you back.”
He continues: “It’s a great feeling being on the court. I’m as motivated as ever to do well. I’m not the only player who wants to go deep in the tournament. Hopefully, (I’ll) get my hands on the trophy. That’s why I’m here. I’m trying to be the best I can be every single day. Let’s see what happpens.”
Written by Bryan Armen Graham at Flushing Meadows
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