Novak Djokovic’s Historic 24th Grand Slam Win and Tribute to Kobe Bryant

2023-09-10 22:54:11

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Novak Djokovic’s beautiful tribute to Kobe Bryant

“Mamba Forever.” The Serbian champion equaled the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles held by Australian Margaret Court since the 1973 US Open.

Right after his victory, he paid tribute to another sports legend, Kobe Bryant, who wore the number 24.

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Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to win US Open, his 24th Grand Slam title

Indestructible. Novak Djokovic won in three sets against Daniil Medvedev this Sunday in the final of the US Open (6-3, 7-6, 6-3). The Serbian therefore wins his 24th Grand Slam title and enters a little further into the history of his sport.

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 7-6, 5-3

To win, Novak Djokovic will have to serve!

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 7-6, 5-2

Djokovic is only a game away from a 24th Grand Slam title!

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 7-6, 4-2

The Serb regains the upper hand on Medvedev and takes another two games gap

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 7-6, 3-2

For the first time since the start of this final, Djokovic loses his serve. Medvedev breaks and returns to 3-2.

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 7-6, 3-1

Break for the Serbian! Djokovic is getting closer and closer to a fourth title here in New York.

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 7-6, 2-1

Winning climb to the net for Djokovic, who maintains his lead in the third set

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 7-6, 1-1

White game for the Russian! Medvedev continues to put pressure on Djokovic.

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 7-6, 1-0

The Serb wins the first game of the third set and seems headed for victory

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Medvedev calls on doctor and physiotherapist

The Russian has his left shoulder massaged and chats with the doctor.

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 7-6 – The Serb leads two sets to nothing

And the second set for Djokovic, decidedly impregnable in the tie break! Manhandled from 3-3 in this round by a rediscovered Medvedev, the Serb came through despite a bad start to the decisive game. The two men gave us a breathtaking show in the second part of this set.

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 6-6

We’re going to the tie break! Medvedev had two set points, saved by the Serb after clearly high-level exchanges. This end of the second set no longer has anything to do with the start of the match

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The monstrous exchange with Djokovic absolutely EVERYWHERE

We are probably on a hologram…

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 5-5

The rage of “Nole” on his service game, with strong words sent to his camp. We just reached 2 hours of play

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Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 4-4

Djokovic has started to get annoyed for two games and this has resulted in prolonged rallies. But after a fabulous half-volley shot inspired by Medvedev, the Serb comes out elastically and reenergizes himself.

10/09 at 11:53 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 3-4

No break yet for Djokovic, who had an opportunity in a very tight game with a rally of 31 rallies. But the Russian gets by

10/09 at 11:41 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 3-3

Status quo in this second set, both players are confident in their service. Djokovic continues another shutout

10/09 at 11:29 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 1-2

Good service game for the Russian, who ends with a winning service to keep his stake in play.

10/09 at 11:25 p.m.

Le point people

Leonardo Di Caprio is here, with a gold chain on a black t-shirt

10/09 at 11:23 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 1-1

White game for Djokovic, absolutely not under pressure. Almost a workout…

10/09 at 11:22 p.m.

The only one who managed to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam on hard court by losing the first round

A certain Stan Wawrinka, who signed this feat twice

10/09 at 11:21 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3, 0-1

First game for Medvedev, who seeks reassurance

10/09 at 11:14 p.m.

Start of the second set

Here we go with Medvedev serving

10/09 at 11:08 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 6-3

First set smoothly led by Djokovic, who approached the meeting perfectly on a tactical level, he has the answer to everything that his opponent has offered him so far.

10/09 at 11:06 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 5-3

What an exchange, Djokovic brought everything back in defense to get two set points. 40-15.

10/09 at 11:04 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 5-3

Djokovic varies with an outside service on the tie side, it works very well. 30-15.

10/09 at 11:03 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 5-3

Very deep return from Medvedev, Djokovic sends his backhand into the net. 15-15.

10/09 at 11:02 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 5-3

Medvedev commits two double faults but escapes, forcing Djokovic to serve to win the first set.

10/09 at 22:58

Djokovic-Medvedev: 5-2

Djokovic blames himself for missing this return on the second ball at 0-30 on Medvedev’s serve, he could have had three set points. The Serbian curses in his native language.

10/09 at 22:56

Djokovic-Medvedev: 5-2

Medvedev did everything not to give his opponent an angle at first, but Djokovic is too precise in his movements and his strikes. the Serb concludes by turning around his backhand to hit a winning forehand.

10/09 at 22:53

Djokovic-Medvedev: 4-2

Djokovic cracks on the forehand side and sees the Russian return to 40-30.

10/09 at 22:49

Djokovic-Medvedev: 4-2

Good service game from Medvedev who served his first two aces of the game. Both men have the same success percentage behind their first ball (75%).

10/09 at 10:45 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 4-1

Trailing 15-30, Djokovic maintains his break lead. He played very well in important moments, especially by storming the net.

10/09 at 22:44

Djokovic-Medvedev: 3-1

Medvedev unleashes a huge backhand along the line, he surprises Djokovic with this second racquet shot. The latter responds in stride, and at the net with a well-smacked forehand volley. Av service.

10/09 at 22:41

Djokovic-Medvedev: 3-1

Which point !! Medvedev has the last word on this exchange, the longest of this game so far. What a quality shot from both men. May they maintain this level of play for a very long time! 15-30.

10/09 at 22:37

Djokovic-Medvedev: 3-1

Lots of authority from Medvedev on this last exchange. The Russian wins his first game.

10/09 at 10:36 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 3-0

Djokovic sets his pace so far, and doesn’t let Medvedev dictate his. The Russian tries something new by going to the net, he is rewarded for this risk-taking, Djokovic makes a long mistake. 40-15.

10/09 at 22:31

Djokovic-Medvedev: 3-0

Djokovic does not tremble: serve-volley sequence, a winning service and a 3rd ace, he confirms his break. The Serb stands out in this first set.

10/09 at 22:29

Djokovic-Medvedev: 2-0

Very nice run towards the net from Medvedev who shoots a nice forehand passing shot. 0-30

10/09 at 22:27

Djokovic-Medvedev: 2-0

White break for Djokovic, who takes advantage of the excitement of his opponent, author of a double fault to start the game.

10/09 at 10:25 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 1-0

The first ace of the game for Djokovic who offers himself a game point at 30-30, on an important point, and a second immediately to conclude.

10/09 at 22:23

Djokovic-Medvedev: 0-0

Novak Djokovic is in charge in the exchange, he is aggressive whenever he gets the opportunity, like on this last backhand along the line. 30-15.

10/09 at 10:20 p.m.

Djokovic-Medvedev: 0-0

The Serbian Novak Djokovic begins the match on serve. The first exchange sets the tone, with a rally that turns to the Serb’s advantage. 15-0.

10/09 at 22:11

Players enter the court

Daniil Medvedev is the first to appear in the center, but Djokovic seems to win the first round by applause.

10/09 at 10:10 p.m.

A relatively quiet fortnight for Djokovic

The Serb, who will once again become world No. 1 this week, has not lost a single set in this tournament, except in the third round against his compatriot Laslo Djere where he was down two sets to nothing before reversing the situation (4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3).

10/09 at 5:41 p.m.

Advantage for Nole in direct confrontations

Djokovic leads 9-5 in direct confrontations, but the Russian inflicted his only defeat on the Serbian on hard court this year. It was in Dubai in February (6-4, 6-4).

10/09 at 5:38 p.m.

A 2021 revenge?

Beaten in three sets by Medvedev in the final of the US Open in 2021, Djokovic was overcome by emotions. Already winner of two Grand Slam titles this year (Australian Open, Roland-Garros), finalist at Wimbledon, the Serbian, who will once again become world number one this Monday, is looking for a 24th Major, to equal the record of Margaret Court.

10/09 at 5:33 p.m.

Hello everyone

The day after Coco Gauff’s first coronation among the ladies, the US Open ends on Sunday with the men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.

Beaten by the Russian two years ago, who put an end to his calendar Grand Slam dreams, the Serbian can go for a 24th Major, the first since 2018 at Flushing Meadows. The start of the match is scheduled for 10 p.m. in France, 4 p.m. in New York.

The final is broadcast on TV on Eurosport, to be followed in live text on RMC Sport and in regular updates on the radio on RMC.

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