Novak Djokovic says he’s “attempting to resolve the riddle” and discover his finest type after preventing again from a set right down to beat American qualifier Zachary Svajda within the US Open second spherical.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion appeared subdued within the early levels of the match earlier than powering by means of to a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-3 6-1 win.

“I am not happy with my stage of tennis, however, you recognize, you’ve days like this the place you are not taking part in at your finest, however you simply form of discover a approach,” Djokovic stated.

“I am simply attempting to resolve the riddle as soon as I am on the court docket.”

The 38-year-old stated he was “a bit with annoyed together with his sport” as he continues his bid for a standalone file twenty fifth main trophy.

“It is not like I am not discovering pleasure on the court docket competing. I take pleasure in competing, however I do not take pleasure in not taking part in properly,” the Serb stated.

“That is why I put further stress on myself and my crew to be higher the following day, the following match,” he stated.

“It is not a motivation factor. I form of undergo stuff internally. You do not need to know the main points of what I am going by means of and telling myself.”

Djokovic has already set one other file in New York in reaching the third spherical at a serious for the seventy fifth time – another than Roger Federer’s tally.

He’ll face Britain’s Cameron Norrie – who he has crushed on the French Open and Wimbledon this yr – within the third spherical.