Novak Djokovic embraces his six-year-old daughter after securing his 4th US Open title
Novak Djokovic secured his fourth US Open victory, leveling Margaret Court’s legendary record of 24 Grand Slam titles in the process. His triumphant return to Flushing Meadows in 2023, following a ban in 2022, solidified his status as the oldest champion to grace the courts.
In a grueling contest against Daniil Medvedev, Djokovic displayed incredible resilience and skill, ultimately prevailing in straight sets with scores of 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. This win marked his first US Open championship in half a decade, reaffirming his dominance on the tennis stage.
Claiming his 24th Grand Slam title in his 36th final appearance sent a resounding message that his setback at Wimbledon was an anomaly, not a trend. Djokovic now stands two Major titles ahead of Rafael Nadal, a lead that seems insurmountable. This achievement held special significance for him, perhaps even more so than matching Margaret Court’s historic record.
Addressing the jubilant crowd, Djokovic emotionally expressed, “It obviously means the world to me. I’m living my childhood dream to compete in this sport at the top. To make history in this sport is truly remarkable and special. I never thought I would be talking about 24 Slams, but in the last couple of years, I thought I had a shot.”
In a touching tribute to his late friend, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, Djokovic donned a ‘Mamba Mentality’ shirt during the trophy presentation. He explained, “I thought of wearing this T-shirt if I had the chance to win the tournament. I didn’t share it with anyone. Kobe was a close friend; we had many conversations about the winning mentality. He was one of the people I relied on the most, always there for advice and support. I thought that 24 is the jersey he wore when he became a legend, so I thought it would be nice to acknowledge him.” (Source: Online/AI/MNM)
