The star Novak Djokovic has just had a smooth output in the first round of US Open 2025, when he confronted with young Vietnamese -American player – Learner Tien. In Djokovic's 6-1, 7-6, 6-2 victory, what makes the audience most noticeable is not the beautiful ball but … the toes of the Serbian player.
In a situation between set 2, Djokovic had to rely on medical care due to a serious blistering appearance in the big toe. Close -up cameras show that the skin is peeling, swelling red and even signs of fluid. The image makes many fans “goosebumps” when broadcast on the big screen at Arthur Ashe.
Witnessing Djokovic's creepy wound, a social networking account X had to say: “Oh, it is terrible. I almost got vomited when I saw this scene. For my part, another account for posting status line:” This ESPN, we do not need to see the blisters in the toe of Novak Djokovic. “
At the age of 38, Djokovic was too familiar with the physical pain, but he himself had to admit after the match: “I have difficulty in durable balls, the ability to recover after each point is significantly slower” that is a warning that cannot be clearer about the body being worn after nearly two decades of the peak.
Even so, the bravery of the player owns 24 Grand Slam title is still shown in time. Djokovic makes the most of the experience to close the match in 3 sets, thereby not to spend too much effort.
According to the medical team, the US Open 2025 for the first time applying an additional holiday schedule will be a great advantage for Djokovic in the long track race. However, with the closely chasing from the new generation rivals like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, just a small physical miscarriage can cause Nole to be eliminated on the track to the championship.