Djokovic moves on at US Open, Barty ousted

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 06, 2021 12:25 am

NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic moved within four matches of completing the first men's singles calendar-year Grand Slam in 52 years on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) while top-ranked Ashleigh Barty was eliminated from the US Open by a stunning fightback from American Shelby Rogers.

World number one Djokovic defeated Kei Nishikori 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, taking his 17th consecutive victory over the Japanese star and improving to 18-2 in their overall rivalry.

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