Novak jokovic had a familiar face supporting him when he played llo Jer at the Arthur ashes Stadium Novak jokovic has rewarded one of his most loyal supporters on the ATP circuit after the fan traveled to support him at the US Open during his second round win over compatriot llo Jer a man in the crowd was seen sporting a world against no onee T-shirt his top had an image of the 24 time Grand Slam Champion holding the world in his hands which was picked up by television cameras the fan however signified a familiar face having already been seen cheering for the world number three at events all over the world in his postmatch press conference jokovic was pressed on whether he knew the individual and recognized him from other tournaments I've seen him around he replied I mean I don't know him personally but I'm grateful for his support that's all I can say the 37-year-old was leading 646 42 Nero when his opponent was forced to retire with injury despite clearing suffering afterwards having played in humid conditions jokovic revealed he ensured the fanatical fan was rewarded he seems to be coming by himself and is producing some interesting designs on his shirts he added so yeah I signed a couple of his shirts and thanked him for his support the fan was one of a host of spectators at the Arthur Ash Stadium to witness history the victory saw jovic become the first player in history to win 90 matches at all four grand slam events that was despite struggling badly with his service game sending down eight double fours and only getting in 47% of his first serves but he backed himself to make more history in New York as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title