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Djokovic to continue 25th Slam bid against Popyrin

Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title when he faces Australia's Alexei Popyrin in the third round at the US Open on Friday.

The Serb, 37, who is tied with Margaret Court on 24 major singles titles, plays the 28th seed in the evening session at 00:00 BST on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Defending champion Djokovic and Popyrin are meeting for the third time at Grand Slams this year, with the Serb winning in four sets at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

"I'm happy to win four sets another time.