The atmosphere at Arthur Ashe Stadium will be electric as Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title against the challenging Jan-Lennard Struff in the fourth round of the US Open. The Serb’s injury woes resurfaced, yet he displayed remarkable resilience, defeating Learner Tien, Zachary Svajda, and Cameron Norrie to reach the last 16 in Flushing Meadows.
Meanwhile, Struff has hit a remarkable stride in New York. The German qualifier has emerged as a true giant-killer, producing back-to-back upsets over world No. 100 Mackenzie McDonald, No. 11 seed Holger Rune, and 2024 semifinalist seed Frances Tiafoe to earn his spot in the fourth round.
Novak Djokovic vs. Jan-Lennard Struff Match Details
- Date: August 31, 2025
- Tournament: US Open
- Round: Fourth Round
- Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City
- Category: Grand Slam
- Surface: Outdoor hard
- Live telecast: ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and Sling TV
Djokovic vs. Struff Head-to-Head
The two players have faced each other seven times on tour, with Djokovic asserting complete dominance, holding a perfect 7-0 head-to-head record over the German. Interestingly, their upcoming US Open fourth-round clash marks their first meeting in nearly four years.
Their last meeting came at the 2021 Davis Cup Finals, where Djokovic cruised to a straightforward 6-2, 6-4 victory.
Djokovic vs. Struff Prediction
Novak Djokovic arrives at the contest with a commanding 29-9 win-loss record this season. He chose an unconventional path by forgoing the usual hard-court lead-up events to the US Open. The Serb’s last outing was at Wimbledon, where he bowed out in the semifinals against Jannik Sinner, visibly hampered by physical discomfort throughout the match.
This has been a significant concern for the Serb, chasing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. Those concerns were also apparent at Flushing Meadows, notably during his third-round match against Norrie, when he took a medical timeout and was even escorted to the locker room for treatment by ATP physio Clay Sniteman.
Even so, Djokovic has faced numerous injury scares throughout his illustrious career and knows how to battle them. The Serb, typically dominant on serve, has won 86% of his service games and boasts an exceptional 85.63% win rate on hard courts, his highest on any surface. In addition, his four past US Open titles and mental edge heading into this clash are undeniable.
But Struff should not be underestimated. Although the German didn’t have an ideal lead-up to the US Open, exiting in the qualifying rounds at Cincinnati, he has turned heads in New York with impressive victories over higher-ranked opponents.
Struff is also a strong server, winning 81% of his service games. While his overall hard-court win rate of 48.39% is modest, he will look to exploit any disruption in Djokovic’s rhythm caused by recent injury concerns.
Despite this, Djokovic retains a slight edge, having never been defeated by Struff in their previous seven encounters. His experience in navigating high-pressure situations and overcoming adversities further strengthens his advantage.
Pick: Djokovic to win in four sets.
