Novak Djokovic became the oldest man in 34 years to reach the fourth round of the US Open on Friday night, overcoming lower back issues to defeat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3.
Not since Jimmy Connors’ straight-sets victory over Karel Nováček in 1991 has a man older than 38 years and 99 days claimed a third round win at Flushing Meadows.
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