"Not thinking about Coco Gauff but seriously, Novak Djokovic?" "Disrespectful to Swiatek" - Fans disappointed with court allotment on US Open Day 5

Day 5 of the 2023 US Open is set to feature several exciting match-ups, with the likes of Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek taking the court. However, several tennis fans are feeling let down by the court assignments for these top stars.

Gauff and Djokovic will take center stage at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. The latter will continue the quest for his fourth US Open title and 24th Grand Slam title overall when he takes on compatriot Laslo Djere in the third round. Meanwhile, Gauff will face Elise Mertens for a place in the fourth round.

The duo will be joined on Ashe by Americans Tommy Paul and Jennifer Brady, who headline the action during the day session.

Over at the Louis Armstrong Stadium, Iga Swiatek will continue her title defense against Kaja Juvan. That court will also feature Elena Rybakina, Taylor Fritz, and Frances Tiafoe for their respective third-round encounters.

Several fans, however, have expressed their disappointment with the schedule for Day 5 of the US Open. One fan argued that the New York Major was selecting the "worst" matches to be played at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

"Istg they're doing everything to choose the worst matches for Ashe. I'm not even thinking about Coco but seriously, Novak? Paul??" the fan commented.

Describing the scheduling as "a mess," one user predicted one-sided victories for both Gauff and Djokovic.

"Scheduling again a mess. The Ashe night session surely be two blowouts. Townsend-Muchova (one of the matches of the day) early on Armstrong," a user posted.

Several fans were particularly unhappy with defending champion and top seed Iga Swiatek being assigned to the Louis Armstrong Stadium instead of the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

"They're being disrespectful to Swiatek once again...," one fan commented.

"World No. 1 as a second match in Armstrong????? weird af," another fan chimed in.

Here are a few more fan reactions:

"Coco Gauff is on the rise" – Novak Djokovic discusses American's chances of winning the US Open with Andre Agassi's ex-coach in her team

Novak Djokovic

Following his second-round win over Bernabe Zapata Miralles, Novak Djokovic hailed the addition of Andre Agassi's former coach Brad Gilbert to Coco Gauff's team.

"She's still young, but now Brad Gilbert on her side with the great experience of coaching some of the greats, I think things are coming together for her," Djokovic said.

The Serb also showered praise on Gauff's performance at the US Open so far, suggesting that the young American is close to winning a Grand Slam title.

"I think she's coming very close to that stage and that level. So I'm sure that she has very high hopes for US Open and she should, because she's playing really well," he added.

Novak Djokovic will face compatriot Laslo Djere for a place in the fourth round. The 23-time Grand Slam champion won their sole previous meeting at the 2022 Belgrade Open, in three closely contested sets.