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Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to win US Open men's final, extending his record grand slam titles to 24
Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets in the US Open men's final on Sunday, capturing his 24th grand slam singles title and extending his all-time record in men's tennis.
Novak Djokovic won the US Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6 6-3 in the men's final to extend his record grand slam singles titles to 24. The victory, secured at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, places Djokovic alone atop the all-time list for men's tennis, surpassing the previous mark he shared with Rafael Nadal.
The Serbian star's latest triumph adds another major trophy to a career already defined by sustained excellence. With the win, Djokovic now holds two grand slam titles for the 2023 season, having earlier claimed the Australian Open. The US Open final was a rematch of the 2021 title match, where Medvedev had denied Djokovic a calendar-year grand slam with a straight-sets victory in New York.
Sunday's match followed a different script. Djokovic broke early in the first set and maintained control throughout, though Medvedev pushed him to a tiebreak in the second set before Djokovic edged ahead. The third set saw Djokovic close out the match with another break, sealing his fourth US Open title and his first at Flushing Meadows since 2018.
The 36-year-old's 24th major title draws him level with Margaret Court's all-time record across men's and women's tennis. Djokovic has now won at least one grand slam in each of the past four seasons, and his victory cements his status as the most decorated player in the history of the men's game. His career haul includes 10 Australian Open titles, seven Wimbledon titles, four US Open titles, and three French Open titles.
Medvedev, the world No. 3 and the 2021 champion, was seeking his second grand slam title and his first since that breakthrough in New York. The Russian had played a strong tournament to reach the final, but Djokovic's return game and consistency from the baseline proved decisive. Medvedev's defeat leaves him with a 2-5 record in grand slam finals.
Djokovic's victory also carries broader significance for the sport. At an age when many players have retired or declined, he continues to compete at the highest level, and his rivalry with younger contenders like Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz has defined the current era of men's tennis. Alcaraz, who won Wimbledon in July, was eliminated earlier in the tournament, leaving Djokovic as the clear favorite in the latter stages.
The win adds to a remarkable year for Djokovic, who has also faced off-court challenges, including a hamstring injury sustained during the Australian Open. Despite those hurdles, he has remained dominant on the sport's biggest stages, and his performance in the final underscored his ability to raise his level when it matters most.
With the US Open title secured, Djokovic's focus now shifts to the remainder of the season, where he will look to add further titles to his collection. For now, the record stands alone, and the debate over the greatest player in tennis history has a new data point in his favor.
