Djokovic and Ruud Advance to US Open Third Round

Novak Djokovic progressed to the third round of the US Open after his fellow Serbian, Laslo Djere, retired at the end of the second set of their second-round match. Djokovic had taken control, winning the first two sets 6-4, 6-4, before Djere was forced to concede the match. Casper Ruud also secured his place in the third round, defeating French opponent Gaël Monfils in a challenging encounter. Ruud ultimately triumphed in four sets, 6-4, 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(7-3), showcasing his resilience and determination.