Jubilation for Medvedev, tears for Djokovic after US Open men's singles final
Daniil Medvedev brought an end to Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam dream with a straight sets victory in the US Open final.
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Novak Djokovic, aiming to do a calendar-year Grand Slam, entered the US Open final as the favourite having a 27-0 record in Grand Slams in 2021. AP Photo
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Many celebrities were present in attendance during the final including Bradley Cooper. AP Photo
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Djokovic lost the first set 4-6 but he had made 10 comebacks this year in Slams after dropping the first set and was expected to bounce back against Medvedev. AP Photo
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Medvedev didn’t allow Djokovic to mount a comeback as the Russian sizzled with his emphatic service game to clinch the match 6-4, 6-4,6-4 and his first Grand Slam title. AP Photo
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Djokovic’s dream of achieving a calendar-year Grand Slam was shattered but he was gracious in defeat as he congratulated Medvedev for winning his first major title. AP Photo
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Djokovic got very emotional during his speech after the final and admitted that he is relieved the opportunity to do a calendar-year Grand Slam is behind him. AP Photo
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Medvedev finally got his hands on a Grand Slam trophy and celebrated by kissing the US Open men’s singles trophy. AP Photo
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