Overcoming Challenges in the Upcoming Match - Now Facing Off against Djokovic due to Prior Ritual
Jan-Lennard Struff Challenges Novak Djokovic in US Open Showdown
German tennis player Jan-Lennard Struff is set to face off against Novak Djokovic in one of the biggest matches of his career at the US Open. Struff, a qualifier, has the opportunity to thwart Djokovic's record-breaking quest for his 25th Grand Slam title.
Struff has been in New York for a while, staying in the city due to the qualifiers. His calm demeanor and composure have drawn attention from international media, which may be an advantage in the upcoming match against Djokovic.
Struff has a pre-match ritual that includes tapping the ball, taking time, breathing out, and thinking positively. He has been eating the same meal - rice with a bit of salmon - before every match in New York for the past two weeks.
Struff's path to the round of 16 has been impressive. He has reached the third round of the main draw three times, and his victory in the qualifiers has marked him as a surprise contender. However, he has faced Djokovic before, notably in a challenging five-set battle at Grand Slam tournaments, but the exact dates or events of their previous meetings are not specified in the given information.
Djokovic, on the other hand, has been struggling with physical issues. He felt discomfort in his left side during his third-round match against Cameron Norrie. This is not a new issue for Djokovic, as he has experienced physical problems in almost every Grand Slam this year. Despite this, he has managed to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the first time in his tenth attempt.
Struff, a native of Western Germany, attributes his calm nature to his mother, who is from Northern Germany. This trait could prove invaluable in the high-pressure match against Djokovic.
Struff has lost all seven of his previous matches against Djokovic and only won one set. However, as a qualifier, he will be looking to upset the odds and make a name for himself in the tennis world.
This is the first time Struff has the opportunity to thwart Djokovic's record-breaking quest for his 25th Grand Slam title. The match promises to be an exciting one, with Struff looking to pull off an upset and Djokovic aiming to continue his dominance in the sport.
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