Novak Djokovic has achieved a new achievement in tennis history. The Serb became champion of the 2023 US Open after defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5) and 6-3 in the final.
The popular Nole showed absolute dominance in the first set; However, the next one should be difficult for the current number 2 in the ATP ranking.
Both finalists traded games in an electrifying back and forth. The set had to be decided in the tiebreaker, where Djokovic displayed his hierarchy to be one step away from the coveted trophy.
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This victory for Novak was like a bucket of cold water for Medvedev, who could do little in the third set to avoid the Serbian championship, a historic event in the discipline.
After winning the title, Nole reached 24 Grand Slams, equaling Margaret Court’s mark as the person with the most singles Grand Slams won in history.
Djokovic also won his fourth title in the American tournament. It is also the fourth time he has won three Grand Slams in the same year. The previous ones were in 2011, 2015 and 2021 editions. As if that wasn’t enough, the Belgrade native became the oldest US Open winner at 36 years old.
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“It means a lot to me. I do repetitive things, but I’m living the dream I’ve had since I was a child, which is to compete at the highest level. We had to go through two wars, overcome big obstacles, my parents had to make sacrifices for me to play and they supported me to devote myself to this very expensive sport. I fell in love with tennis and no one in my family had played it, it was my choice.” This trophy belongs to both me and yours and my success belongs to you you too,” admitted Djokovic.
Medvedev, on the other hand, found words of praise for Djokovic, whom he praised for his achievements throughout his professional career.
“I don’t know how much longer you want to play. I think I’ve had a great career with a Grand Slam title and you’re 24. I won it two years ago and it was a nice anniversary present for my wife; Today I don’t know. Thanks to my coaching staff who have accompanied me for several years and endured my craziness,” explained the Russian.
It was a way for Nole to get revenge for the last US Open final he played in 2021, which he ironically lost to Medvedev.