Summary and sets of the Novak Djokovic vs Radu Albot in the US Open

Game, set and match for Djokovic. He defeats Radu Albot in straight sets and advances to the second round in a comfortable mantra.

Game for Albot. The Moldavian doesn't give up and wins his serve to give himself one more life in the match.

Game for Djokovic. Easy game for the Serb who is one game away from advancing to the second round. 

Game for Djokovic. Break for the Serb and on his way to victory in this first round unless there is a monumental surprise. 

Game for Djokovic. Comfortable game for Nole, however he is not serving well and already has 10 double faults. 

Game for Albot. Great game of the Moldovan who after a great point, manages to encompass Djokovic and win the last point. 

Game to Djokovic. Complicated game for Novak, who committed three double faults in his service game. 

Game for Albot. He managed to save three break points and win the game. 

Game for Djokovic. The Serb equalizes the third set. 

Djokovic 
1 ace, 1 double fault, 59% first serve accuracy, 6 winners and 7 10 unforced errors. 

Albot
no aces and double faults, 83% first serve success, 4 winners and 16 unforced errors. 

Game for Albot. Easy game for the player from Moldova. 

Start of the third set between Djokovic and Albot. The player from Moldova serves. 

Game and set for Djokovic. Novak repeats the score and takes this second set comfortably. 

Game for Djokovic. Another break for Novak and he will serve to take the second set in his favor. 
 

Game for Djokovic. The Olympic medalist confirms the break and takes a two-game lead. 

Game for Djokovic. Nole breaks again and takes the lead again on serve. He lifted a 40-0 and managed to win the game. 

Game for Albot. The player from Moldova recovers the break and does not let Djokovic escape on the scoreboard. 

Game to Djokovic. He breaks the Moldovan's serve and takes the lead in this second set. 

Game for Djokovic. Great game from the world #2 and ties the second set. 

Djokovic
3 aces, 3 double faults, 37% accuracy with the first serve, 6 winners and 12 unforced errors.

Albot
1 ace, 1 double fault, 72% success with the first serve, 4 winners and 15 unforced errors. 

Game for Albot. He overcame a break-point and takes the game.

Start of the second set. Albot serves.  

Game and set for Djokovic. A long and hard-fought last game, but the Serb pulled out all his class and with two winners, solved the first set. 

Game for Djokovic. He breaks the serve again and Nole will serve to win the first set. 

Game for Djokovic. Despite not developing a good game, the Serb takes the game and confirms the break. 

Game for Djokovic. The Serb breaks serve and takes the lead. Big unforced error with the forehand on the final point.

Game for Djokovic. With an ace, Nole closes the game and equalizes the score. 

Game for Albot. Easy game for the player from Moldova with a good serve. 

Game for Djokovic. Game for the world #2 with a good serve. 

Game for Albot. Easy game for the player from Moldova who doesn't give up any point. 

Djokovic and Albot kick off the match at the Artur Ashe. Albot serves. 

They have just taken their respective photos and are already warming up to start the match. 

The players have not yet taken the court and we are still waiting for the start of the match that will define the pass to the second round.

Surprise in the first round of women's tennis, where Burel defeated Stephens coming from behind in the third set. Now we prepare for the start of the match between Djokovic and Albot.

Stephens breaks serve and heads the match to the end. 

Unexpectedly, France's Burel prevails 7-5 over Stephens and takes this match to a third set. The wait to see the greatest Grand Slam winner in history is getting longer. 

The match prior to Djokovic vs Albot, between Stephens and Burel is quite tightly contested in the second set. After a 6-0 for the local, it was expected a second set just as easy, however the French raised the level and is disputing the match. 

This would be Djokovic's #18 Grand Slam appearance. Champion in the year 2011, 2015, 2015, 2018 and 2023 and finalist in six other opportunities. 
In this US Open he will be looking to win his first Grand Slam of the year, in case of not getting it, break a streak of at least one major title since 6 years ago. The last time he did not win any Grand Slam dates back to 2017

In a few moments the match will be played in the 1st round of the US Open. 

Radu Albot has been competing in New York for several days now, competing in the Qualy for a place in the main draw of the US Open. In every match he dropped a set. Against the Spaniard Barranco Cósanos he beat him by 6-1, 5-7 and 6-4. In the second round, he defeated French Luca Van Assche by 6-2, 0-6 and 6-4. In the final match he defeated the Japanese Mochizuki by 6-4, 5-7 and 6-3. 

The winner of this match will face the winner of the match between the Serbian Laslo Djere and the German Jan-Lennard Struff who also face each other today. 

Currently the match is being played between the local Sloane Stephens and the French Clara Burel. At the end of that match, Djokovic and Radu Albot will play each other. 

It is currently 25 degrees in the world's capital. A light rain is expected at match time, however, the Arthur Ashe Stadium has a retractable roof, so the match is not in danger. 

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