"NEW YORK -- Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open since Jimmy Connors was the same age in 1991. Djokovic pulled away to win 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3, helped by hitting 18 aces in what he said was his best serving performance of the tournament."
""I'm good. I'm as young as ever and as strong as ever," Djokovic said. It was during a point at 5-3 in the first set that Djokovic raised his racket awkwardly to reach a volley and immediately showed signs that all was not well. He began trying to stretch his back between points and barely ran for one ball that Norrie hit toward a corner."
Novak Djokovic defeated Cam Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3 while overcoming a back problem and using 18 aces. At 38, Djokovic became the oldest man to reach the U.S. Open fourth round since Jimmy Connors in 1991. Djokovic reached the last 16 of a major for the 69th time, matching Roger Federer, and will face Jan-Lennard Struff next. Djokovic received medical attention during the match, including a locker-room timeout, a sideline back massage, and medication. This season included other Grand Slam injury interruptions at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
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