Novak Djokovic Eliminated from U.S. Open, Alexei Popyrin Stuns Tennis World
Djokovic Stumbles, Popyrin Seizes Opportunity
Upset of the Tournament
In a shocking turn of events, world number one Novak Djokovic has been eliminated from the U.S. Open in the third round, losing to unseeded Australian qualifier Alexei Popyrin in a five-set thriller (7-5, 6-7, 6-2, 6-7, 6-1).
Popyrin's Stunning Performance
Popyrin, ranked 112th in the world, played the match of his life, hitting 53 winners and saving eight break points.
The 21-year-old took advantage of Djokovic's uncharacteristic errors, forcing the Serbian into 51 unforced errors.
Djokovic's Costly Mistakes
Djokovic struggled with his first serve throughout the match, winning only 58% of his first-serve points.
He also made several key mistakes in the deciding set, giving Popyrin a chance to break him twice and close out the match.
Wide Open Tournament
With Djokovic's exit, the men's draw has been blown wide open.
Popyrin's victory has sent shockwaves through the tournament, proving that anything is possible in the unpredictable world of tennis.
Other top contenders such as Dominic Thiem, Daniil Medvedev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas will now be considered favorites to win the title.
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