World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev won his first grand slam title Sunday, beating world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open final.
Medvedev became the third ever Russian Grand Slam men’s singles champion. The 25-year-old wins his maiden major title in his third attempt and becomes the ninth different US Open men’s singles champion of the last 14 years. Medvedev also becomes the first man since Rafael Nadal in 2010 and second since Ivan Lendl in 1987 to drop only one set en route to a US Open men’s singles title. He thanked friends, family and fans for giving him energy throughout the week. He ended his speech by wishing his wife a happy anniversary. „During the tournament I couldn’t think of a present or anything, but if I lose I have to think of a present,“ Medvedev said. Medvedev also praised Djokovic for his accomplishments. „For me, you are the greatest tennis player in the history,“ he said. Djokovic also showed sportsmanship Sunday, saying Medvedev deserved to win the grand slam title. „I wish you many more grand slams, many more majors, I’m sure you’ll be on this stage in the future again,“ he said. Djokovic had been looking to win a record 21st grand slam title and complete the first men’s calendar grand slam — winning the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open in the same year — since Rod Laver in 1969.
