Novak Djokovic beat Britain’s Cameron Norrie in four sets on Friday to became the oldest man to reach the US Open last 16 since Jimmy Connors in 1991.

The 38-year-old Djokovic earned a record 192nd Grand Slam match win on hard courts as he defeated Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (4/7), 6-2, 6-3, staying in the hunt for an unprecedented 25th major title.

“Coming into any match you really want to win in straight sets without any drama but obviously that’s not possible,” said Djokovic.

“It’s good that I get tested. I obviously haven’t had any matches since Wimbledon.

“I’m still trying to find my rhythm and my groove on the court.”

Djokovic has now defeated Norrie in all seven of their meetings and is through to the fourth round in New York for the 16th time in his career.

On Sunday he will play German

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