Djokovic Claims 24th Grand Slam, Equals Court, Beats Medvedev
Novak Djokovic has won the title at the US Open 2023. In the final, he defeated Russia’s Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic now holds a record of 24 Grand Slam titles and his fourth US Open men’s singles title. He has equaled the legendary Australian tennis star Margaret Court in terms of Grand Slam victories. Djokovic has become the player with the most titles in men’s singles in Grand Slam history, with 24 titles to his name.
Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets-title
In the final at the US Open, Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev with a score of 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. Djokovic won the first set comfortably with a score of 6-3. Medvedev made an attempt to come back in the second set, but Djokovic also won it with a score of 7-6. Djokovic sealed the victory by winning the third set 6-3. With this win, Djokovic has achieved his 24th Grand Slam title.
Djokovic’s Fourth US Open Title
This is Novak Djokovic’s fourth US Open title. He had previously won the US Open in 2011, 2015, and 2018. Djokovic has now reached the final of a record 36 Grand Slam tournaments and has won 24 titles.
First Player To Win 24 Grand Slam Titles In The Open Era
Novak Djokovic has become the first player in the Open Era to win 24 Grand Slam titles. He had previously been tied with Serena Williams (23 Grand Slam titles) for the most titles won in singles in Grand Slam history. Margaret Court also won a total of 24 Grand Slam titles, but 13 of those came before the Open Era. The Open Era in tennis began in 1968 when all players (amateur and professional) were allowed to compete in all four Grand Slam events.
Margaret Court’s Birth In Australia
Margaret Court was born on July 16, 1942, in Albury, Australia. The former Australian tennis star Margaret Court holds the record for winning the most singles Grand Slam titles, which Novak Djokovic has now equalled. She had won her 24 Grand Slam titles earlier, including 13 before the Open Era. Tennis in the Open Era started in 1968 when all players (amateur and professional) were allowed to participate in all four Grand Slam events.
Coco Gauff Wins The Women’s Singles Title
Young American tennis player Coco Gauff won the US Open women’s singles title by defeating Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Saturday. This is the 19-year-old Gauff’s first Grand Slam title. After losing the first set, Gauff made a remarkable comeback and won the match 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Gauff is the first American player to win this title since Sloane Stephens achieved the feat in 2017. She is the first American teenage winner of the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999.
