vak Djokovic, defending US Open Champion won his second-round match against Argentina's Juan Ignacio Londero 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-1 in Arthur Ashe Stium despite  shoulder injury scare. Serbian h a sluggish start, with Londero breaking him in opener. But Djokovic found his way back in game and still won match in straight sets. During his on-court interview he said, "I want to congratulate Londero for showing a great fighting spirit and playing some great tennis tonight. It's a straight-sets win, but it was definitely a very difficult match to play. A lot of rallies, especially in first couple of sets.”

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New US Open Record

With this win, Djokovic w has a total of 71 victories in last major of season. He has tied  record with former five-time US Open winner Pete Sampras at  fifth place in Open Era. Among active players, he is only behind third-seeded Roger Federer, who is placed second with 87 wins. Jimmy Conrs has highest number of wins at US Open in Open Era having won 98 times.

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Shoulder Injury Scare 

Djokovic struggled in match because of his left shoulder. He took regular medical timeouts to get his left shoulder treated during match. "It has caused hindrance to my game for sure tonight, especially with serve and backhand. It was t easy to play with this kind of sensation, to be honest. I did t experience that too many times in my career," Djokovic told reporters when asked about his shoulder. "I was also lucky to find my way back in second set and to win in straight sets," he said.

He previously me hints about his physical condition being troubled after his first-round win against Roberto Carballes Baena. "I have a little issue. I have been feeling painful for ten days, it bors a bit my rhythm from baseline and on serve, but it's better than three or four days ago. I think it will be better in next match," said Djokovic.

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