Daniil Medvedev becomes a Grand Slam champion after defeating Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 at the US Open Tennis Championships.
Daniil Medvedev makes his own history. In the face of what seemed like destiny for Djokovic, a last-last-last minute rally from Djokovic and an unsporting hostile crowd, he beats the world no. 1, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, snapping a 27-match winning streak.
Daniil Medvedev to Novak Djokovic: “I never said this to anyone before but I’m going to say it to you now. For me you are the greatest tennis player of all time.”
Novak Djokovic in tears towards the end and again during the presentation ceremony. A brutal end to his bid for the calendar grand slam. Will likely still end his career as the greatest male player of all time but that defeat will take some time to get over.
Two years ago, Medvedev was booed by the crowd at the USOpen for his behavior. He later apologized and seemed to commit himself to personal growth and therapy. Seeing him win today is gratifying as a tennis fan. Congrats to the new champion.
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