Novak Djokovic made an impressive comeback

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the US Open by defeating Alexandre Muller of France with a dominating

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This victory not only marked his return to the tournament

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after missing last year's edition due to his decision against

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his regained position as the world's number one ranked player

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The Serbian tennis sensation, aged 36

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his sights set on clinching his 24th Grand Slam title

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he is scheduled to face off against Spain's Bernabe Zapata Miralles.

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a veteran of the US Open with three previous championship victories

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Muller managed to get on the scoreboard later in the match

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which included notable figures like former US President Barack Obama and his wife

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the second-seeded Djokovic secured a remarkable eight breaks of serve during the match

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