Crimson-faced Novak Djokovic leaves Eugenie Bouchard amazed after silencing Alcaraz

“Unbelievable, from the beginning to the end. So many ups and downs, incredible points, heat strokes, coming back. Overall one of the most exciting matches I’ve ever been a part of. These are the moments I live for. I work for this.”

The morale-boosting win leaves Djokovic in an ideal place so as to add to his Grand Slam haul on the US Open subsequent month. The 36-year-old has prevailed at Flushing Meadows on three prior events, most not too long ago in 2018.