Novak Djokovic etched his name into tennis immortality with his historic win at the 2023 U.S. Open on Sunday, September 10th, to become the all-time leader among tennis greats in single-match Grand Slam titles. Djokovic, 36 years, made history in New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium by beating Russian Daniil Medvedev in three sets, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3.
In doing so, Djokovic secured his twenty-fourth career Grand Slam Title, equaling running great Margaret Court’s record. It was an eventful afternoon for the Serbian superstar, who couldn’t contain his emotions upon realization. Djokovic’s win also earned him a fourth U.S. Open crown, a tournament he was forced to miss in the 2022 edition due to not being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. During a post-game ceremony, Djokovic thanked his family, citing them as the driving force behind his accomplishments. He was joined by his girlfriend Jelena and their daughter Tara, and sported a “Mamba Forever” shirt, in tribute to the passing of his friend, Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
Novak Djokovic’s win on Sunday, September 10th marked the pinnacle of his illustrious career, solidifying his place among tennis’s elite as not only one of the greatest of his generation, but the greatest of all time. As his game, grit and determination spoke volumes, the numbers spoke even louder on Sunday, as Djokovic cemented his legacy among the greatest ever to take the court.
with information from El Colombiano