Novak Djokovic overcame his debut at the 2025 US Open in a match that was much tougher than the score suggests and, in the second round, he will face another rising talent: 22-year-old American Zachary Svajda. The 38-year-old Serbian defeated the promising 19-year-old Learner Tien with a score of 6-1, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2. Despite physical issues and falls that affected him on court, ‘Nole’ showed his resilience to prevail, keeping his perfect first-round record at the tournament.
Djokovic’s victory allows him to stay in the race for his long-awaited 25th Grand Slam title. Although the Serbian chose not to participate in the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati to conserve energy, his performance on Sunday has raised some doubts about his physical condition. Pressure is high for the world No. 7, as his main rivals, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, both debuted with wins and are shaping up as the main contenders for the title.
Check who won the match between Novak Djokovic and Zachary Svajda at the US Open 2025. (Photo: Getty Images)
What time do Djokovic vs. Svajda play LIVE at the 2025 US Open?
The Djokovic vs. Svajda match is scheduled as the first match of the day at Arthur Ashe Stadium, located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York. The estimated start time is:
- United States (ET): 11:30 a.m.
- Canada: 11:30 am
- Mexico (CDMX): 9:30 a.m.
- Argentina / Chile / Uruguay: 12:30 p.m.
- Colombia / Peru / Ecuador: 10:30 a.m.
- Spain: 5:30 p.m.The time may vary depending on the duration of previous matches.
Novak Djokovic is looking to win another title at the 2025 US Open. (Photo by AFP)
Where to watch Djokovic vs. Svajda LIVE at the 2025 US Open?
These are the official channels and platforms to follow Svajda’s debut at the 2025 US Open live:
- United States: Tennis Channel, ESPN (including ESPN2, ESPN Deportes), ABC (on selected Sundays), plus ESPN+ streaming.
- Canada: TSN for English-language coverage; RDS for French-language audiences. Streaming is available via TSN+ for approximately CAD 19.99/month or CAD 8/month or CAD 80/year depending on the plan.
- United Kingdom (UK): Sky Sports (including Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis) holds exclusive broadcast rights. Viewers can watch via Sky Go or stream using NOW TV with daily or monthly NOW Sports passes.
- Mexico and Latin America: ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the match live.
- Spain, France, and Germany: Movistar Plus, Eurosport (through platforms such as Orange TV, Vodafone TV, Virgin Telco, Telecable, Euskaltel, R) and Sky Sport.
