Federer, Djokovic and Williams with problems

Roger Federer fought against his teething problems , Novak Djokovic with his sore shoulder and Serena Williams against the early exit. Defending champion Djokovic had to grit his teeth because his left shoulder was causing problems. “It wasn't easy to play with the pain,” said Djokovic - but he still defeated the Argentinian Juan Ignacio Londero 6:4, 7:6 (7:3), 6:1 and remained without losing a set.

The Wimbledon winner repeatedly stretched and massaged his shoulder during breaks in the game and was treated by a physiotherapist several times. “It definitely affected my serve and my backhand,” reported the world number one from Serbia, but then he was able to joke again. “Probably,” he said with a laugh, “I’ll immobilize the shoulder for 48 hours and then see what happens.”

Problem area: Novak Djokovic's shoulder. © APA/getty / Katharine Lotze

Late bloomer Federer had problems of a different kind. As before against the Indian Sumit Nagal, the Swiss lost the first set in his second round match against Damir Dzumhur (Bosnia-Herzegovina), but ultimately won clearly 3:6, 6:2, 6:3, 6:4. “It was very similar to the last game. I guess I just need a little time," said Federer: "I'm very happy that I found a way in the end. That helps my confidence for the next match.” Had more problems than she wanted: Serena Williams. © APA/getty / CLIVE BRUNSKILL

Last year's finalist Serena Williams also had a difficult time in the women's competition. The 23-time Grand Slam winner from the USA had to go the full distance at the Arthur Ashe Stadium against her compatriot Catherine McNally, who is 20 years her junior. After 1:54 hours, Williams defeated the wildcard starter 5:7, 6:3, 6:1 and will now face Karolina Muchova (Czech Republic) or Hsieh Su-Wei (Taiwan/No. 29).

Federer's opponent for a place in the round of 25 is Daniel Evans (Great Britain) or Lucas Pouille (France/No. 27), who defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber (Augsburg) in the first round. The top seed Djokovic will play against either Dusan Lajovic (Serbia/No. XNUMX) or Denis Kudla (USA).

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Federer, Djokovic and Williams with problems

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are in the third round of the US Open despite problems.

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