Since Novak Djokovic last lifted the US Open trophy in 2023 to tie Margaret Court with a 24th Grand Slam title, the Serbian superstar has relentlessly pursued record-breaking number 25.

With no Jannik Sinner and an undercooked Carlos Alcaraz in New York, 39-year-old Djokovic may never have a better opportunity to win that long-coveted 25th major. By Kieran Jackson

BENGALURU, Aug 28 : The stars may be aligning for Novak Djokovic's quest to win a standalone record 25th Grand Slam at the U.S. Open, with Jannik Sinner out injured and Carlos…