Alexei Popyrin reacts to shock US Open win against ‘greatest of all time’ Novak Djokovic

Alexei Popyrin detailed the “unbelievable” feeling of beating Novak Djokovic to reach the fourth round of the US Open.

Popyrin won 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 in their Friday night clash (30 August), sending the defending champion home in a shock result.

Defeat for Djokovic means it is the first time since 2017 he has not won a grand slam title and is his earliest exit at a major since the Australian Open that year.

“It’s unbelievable because I’ve been in the third round about 15 times in my career, but I haven’t been able to get past into the fourth round,” Popyrin said after his win.

“To be able to do it against the greatest of all time... it’s a great feeling.”