Russian Daniil Medvedev beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the USOpen final to end the Serbian’s calendar Grand Slam bid
Medvedev, playing in his third major final, at last hoisted a Grand Slam trophy while avenging a straight sets defeat by Djokovic earlier this year in the Australian Open final.
"I was glad it was over because the build up for this tournament and everything that mentally, emotionally I had to deal with throughout the tournament in the last couple of weeks was just a lot.For the fifth consecutive match, Djokovic found himself playing catch-up after dropping the first set.But this time there would be no way out as the rampaging Russian kept up the pressure with a barrage of aces while allowing Djokovic a single break.
Such was Medvedev's domination that the only tiny bit of suspense came late in the third when the Russian was suddenly hit by a bout of nerves trying to close out the match.Serving at 5-2 Medvedev double faulted on match point, allowing Djokovic to secure his break. "At 5-4, my left leg, I almost couldn't walk," said Medvedev. "When I walked to the towel, my leg was just going behind.Djokovic arrived on Arthur Ashe Stadium court with the weight of history on his shoulders.
It had also shown no real love for Medvedev, the lanky Russian who relished the role of U.S. Open villain on his way to the 2019 final.
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