{
  "id": 4291894,
  "title": "Djokovic 'prepared' for US Open bid for history",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/djokovic-prepared-for-us-open-bid-for-history",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T22:30:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/08/1521481/djokovic-prepared-us-open-bid-history"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Novak Djokovic, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title and breaking Margaret Court's record, is set to enter his 20th US Open appearance. Conquering this milestone is only achieved by three other men: Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi, and Feliciano Lopez. Djokovic, 39, shared his pride in reaching this milestone ahead of his match against Argentina's Mariano Navone at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The world number one has had 11 opportunities to break the record, winning two finals and several semi-finals. Djokovic, who has struggled against early losses, is confident in his preparation for the US Open, citing two weeks to get his body and mind in the right state. Despite being the favorite against the 48th-ranked Navone, Djokovic acknowledges the challenges of competing in the best-of-five sets format.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: 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.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Iva Jovic at US Open 2026: Djokovic mentorship, form and draw explained",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/iva-jovic-at-us-open-2026-djokovic-mentorship-form-and-draw-explained",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:33:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Unrelenting Djokovic refuses to give up on record major dream as US Open begins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/unrelenting-djokovic-refuses-to-give-up-on-record-major-dream-as-us",
        "published": "2026-08-29T14:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Unrelenting Djokovic refuses to give up on record major dream as US Open begins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/unrelenting-djokovic-refuses-to-give-up-on-record-major-dream-as-us-4223557",
        "published": "2026-08-29T15:16:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Novak Djokovic hopes losing early at Cincinnati has him more prepared for the US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/novak-djokovic-hopes-losing-early-at-cincinnati-has-him-more-prepared",
        "published": "2026-08-29T21:17:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}