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Novak Djokovic Captures His 24th Grand Slam Title in Thrilling US Open Final Victory Over Daniil Medvedev.
In a gripping and energy-sapping US Open final, Novak Djokovic secured his 24th Grand Slam title, employing every bit of his resilience and strategic serve-and-volley tactics to overcome Daniil Medvedev with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3. The match proved to be a closely fought battle, much more competitive than the straight-set result would suggest.
On this memorable Sunday, Djokovic, the 36-year-old tennis sensation from Serbia, moved ahead of Serena Williams, inching closer to tennis history. With this triumph, Djokovic became the first player in the Open era, which commenced in 1968, to clinch 24 major singles titles. While Margaret Court also accumulated 24 Grand Slam titles, it’s important to note that 13 of Court’s victories occurred before the admission of professional players to Slam events, making Djokovic’s achievement a monumental milestone in the modern era of tennis.
This victory was particularly sweet for Djokovic, as it avenged his loss to Medvedev in the 2021 US Open final, where he was defeated in straight sets. The Serbian maestro’s remarkable achievement also included becoming the oldest man to clinch the US Open title in the professional era, doing so at the age of 36.
Although Djokovic arrived in New York as the world No. 2, this triumph will catapult him back to the No. 1 spot in the upcoming rankings. His reign at the top has been unparalleled, as he has held the No. 1 ranking for a record 389 weeks over the course of his illustrious career.
The match itself was an enthralling spectacle, with Djokovic convincingly winning the first set. However, the second set turned into an epic battle, lasting one hour and 45 minutes—longer than Djokovic’s entire first-round match against Alexander Muller.
In a dramatic turn of events, Medvedev took a medical timeout to receive a shoulder massage before the start of the third set. Despite this, the Russian star managed to secure the first game. However, the match took another twist when Medvedev stumbled and fell, prompting Djokovic to offer assistance. Medvedev waved him away, eventually regaining his composure.
In the end, Djokovic’s unwavering determination and skill proved decisive, as he claimed the third set 6-3, clinching his fourth US Open title and solidifying his legendary status in the world of tennis.
