AFP, New York :
Defending champion Novak Djokovic earned his 90th win after defeating Serb compatriot Laslo Djere, who retired in the third set of their second round clash. Djokovic posted this record in US Open on Wednesday.
Djokovic, a four-time champion at the tournament and seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, was leading 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 when Djere called it quits.
The world 109, who pushed his countryman to five sets in New York last year, had required a medical time-out to treat an injury after dropping the second set.
The 37-year-old Djokovic had himself required a visit from the trainer for what appeared to be a side strain after sealing the first set.
World number two Djokovic is now the only man who have won 90 matches at all four Grand Slams.
“It’s not what we want to see when there’s a retirement. Laslo had an injury which took him off the tour for some time and he’s been struggling to come back,” said Djokovic.