Zachary Svajda sends message to Novak Djokovic on Instagram after being knocked out of the US Open by him

Novak Djokovic’s 19th campaign at the US Open continued after he emerged victorious over home hope Zachary Svajda in four sets.

The young American was off to a dream start when he drew first blood in the match by taking the first set off the 24-time Grand Slam champion in a tiebreak.

His lead did not last for long, however, as Djokovic fought back to win the bout with a quick response, clinching the following three sets in comfortable fashion, 6-7, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1.

Though he walked away empty-handed, Svajda enjoyed an impressive performance against the four-time US Open champion and sent a message to his conqueror after exiting the tournament.

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Zachary Svajda’s message to Novak Djokovic after exiting the US Open

In his on-court interview, Djokovic revealed he wished Svajda the best in the future at the net and acknowledged his struggle with an injury towards the end of the second set.

The next day, the 22-year-old took to social media to say: “Little kid me wouldn’t believe this.

“Sharing the court with my idol @djokernole. Grateful for these special moments and support,” he added.

Svajda had earned his place in the main draw after coming through qualifying and secured a straight-sets victory in the first round to set up a clash with the Serbian legend.

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Zachary Svajda’s results on the ATP Tour this year

Though Svajda’s season has been spent largely at Challenger events, he has competed at a number of ATP Tour-level competitions.

After just missing out on a place in the main draw of the Australian Open, he qualified for the Delray Beach Open in February, an ATP 250 event, but fell to Cam Norrie in the first round.

He claimed his first victory on the tour at the Washington Open, after defeating Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round, but was then defeated by Jiri Lehecka in round two.

At the US Open, he claimed just the second Grand Slam victory of his career over Zsombor Piros.

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