Giant Djokovic: US Open champion and a historic 24 Grand Slam!

For many it may not be the greatest, they choose Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or whomever one considers because philias and phobias are very specific. But, if not the greatest of all time, yes Novak Djokovic He is laying the foundations to be considered the best because the numbers back him up.

It breaks many of the records that did not enter the imagination of even the most optimistic. He also broke the wall that he could not overcome Steffi Graf, which he has not yet approached Rafael Nadal both have 22 Grand Slam titles. He also choked Serena Williamswhich reached 23. The Serbian raised the bar, signing his 24th Grand Slam crown to reach the figure of the Australian Margaret Court. And there is an option to continue adding.

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At 36 years old, Djokovic displays the physique of a child. It is more difficult for him to recover, but he takes care of every detail of the preparation that it takes forever. He starred in a legendary day as the oldest US Open champion, leaving victory at the age of 35 for the Australian. Ken Rosewall in 1970.

His legs responded, his head stabilized over time and his tennis grew to a very good level. He showed genius and resistance in fighting the Russians Daniel Medvedev27 years old and number 3, which he beat 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) and 6-3 in 3h.16′.

Djokovic He recognized the quality of the opponent by immediately greeting him. Then, yes, he knelt on the ground. Crying The first hug was for his daughter, Come on. He asked to be brought closer to him. Later, in the box to celebrate with his family. A special day, one that has gone down in tennis history.

Djokovic He avenged his absence in 2022 due to not being vaccinated against covid, as well as the painful defeat in the 2021 final, when he did not complete a Grand Slam in the same season. Which would be the definitive act. He has played in four finals this year, alone Carlos Alcaraz prevented the plenary session at Wimbledon.

This Monday ‘Nole’ will wrest the world number one from the Spaniard, he will begin his 390th week at the top of the ranking. Another record of massive proportions, more representative than ever in its current power. Without his beloved ‘Big 3’ Rafael Nadal wounded, and Roger Federer, retired, with the threat of Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic gave a complete lesson in the elite competition, as selected, in the head-on clash with a Medvedev who paid for a bad start (0-3), but presented a second set of survival that increased the overall tennis of the Balkans, very fierce in attack such as defense. The presentation that he was dying of fatigue after a long exchange, even 36 blows, in games lasting almost a quarter of an hour, but then he revealed his quality.

The set point increase would not run out before the tiebreak was reached, which he took because he was so good. He raised the wall as he agreed. And magic too. In one hour and 44 minutes he completed a massive second set, which lifted the audience from their seats several times. Inside again because of the rain in New York.

Djokovic He looked for parallel winners that never did, he successfully tested the open serve against far more Medvedev, cut him off to make the answer difficult. He saw what worked Alcaraz, it is applied more effectively against a Medvedev of quality but that gave a lot in the beginning.

Daniel Medvedev He asked for help on his left shoulder. His fourth loss in five Grand Slam finals. Djokovic’s 24th victory in 36, his fourth in ten at the US Open. He repeated the victories in 2011, 2015 and 2018.

Since 2008, four US Opens, ten Australian Opens, seven Wimbledon and three Roland Garros. There are 96 professional individual titles, four this year. It is dosed to the maximum, of that quartet, three Grand Slams. He lives for them in the golden final phase of his career.

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Another trophy, three million dollars in the wallet, close to 2,800,000 euros. It’s just huge. With a final nod to Kobe Bryant wearing a ‘Mamba Forever’ t-shirt. The number 24 is the number of the accidental mythology of the Lakers.

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