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This is one of the biggest achievements in sports history. We're not talking about tennis. We are talking generally in sport." In addition, all data is securely transmitted using SSL encoding and we do not save bank or credit card information. Djokovic said he came up with the idea about a week ago as a way to honor his friend. He said he received advice on his own career from Bryant, who died in 2020 in a helicopter crash that also killed his daughter Gianna and seven others. Further tears followed as he went to celebrate with his nearest and dearest, which included parents Srdjan and Dijana, wife Jelena, son Stefan - and Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey.

Djokovic, who surpassed Rafael Nadal's record tally of 22 men's major titles earlier this year, has matched Australia's Court at the second attempt after losing the Wimbledon final in July. The constant pressure led to another break point for Djokovic in the seventh game, but Medvedev hung on to hold as Djokovic tumbled on to the court after an energy-sapping 31-shot rally. It felt fitting that Djokovic set up championship point by winning another lengthy rally and, after being made to wait to serve by shouts from the crowd, sealed victory when Medvedev hit a forehand into the net. He had to put himself through the pain barrier to be able to do it. I don't think Medvedev could have played any better. I just admire the strength of character he has but to find the layers he found in his game. It was perfection."We witnessed him tying Margaret Court with 24 titles. It has taken him a time to get there but he's done it. He's super-human isn't he?" she said on BBC Radio 5 Live. While a rematch with the Spaniard in the final seemed the likely outcome for much of this tournament, revenge against Medvedev was sweet. In 2021, the last time Djokovic competed in New York, he came to the US Open needing the title to capture a calendar grand slam. Instead, he was humbled in straight sets by Medvedev in the final. Djokovic’s refusal to take a Covid vaccine meant that he was barred from travelling to the US for last year’s edition. Djokovic said that his father was “misused” by the pro-Putin supporters. Djokovic Sr did not attend his son’s match against Paul, but Djokovic said he would like his father to be present for the final against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday. “He was passing through, made a photo, it has escalated. He was misused in this situation by this group of people. That’s what happened,” said Djokovic. The New York crowds were treated to two special nights after Coco Gauff won a maiden Grand Slam women's singles title on Saturday at the beginning of her exciting career but Djokovic's triumph brought emotion for different reasons, with the Serb nearing the end of his.

BBC pundits hailed Djokovic's achievement with former British number one Annabel Croft saying fans had witnessed "something incredibly special". I focus on what I need to do and how I get myself in an optimal state so that I can win the biggest trophies in our sport. That's what I care about." American former player Jeff Tarango hailed an "incredible moment" that "no-one will ever see again". I don't think I have ever played a longer set in my life, particularly not on this occasion against a top player like Daniil," Djokovic said. "I think he was probably a better player in the second set. He deserved to win that set more than I did. Somehow, I managed to turn things around in the tiebreak. When it mattered, I put one ball into play more than he did. And that was enough." As Djokovic celebrated his victory, he paid tribute to Kobe Bryant by wearing a “Mamba Forever” shirt bearing the NBA legend’s famous No 24. Bryant, who died in 2020, was a good friend of Djokovic. The champion then embraced his daughter, Tara, who sat courtside during the match.Djokovic's relentless returning continued to draw mistakes out of Medvedev, who was serving poorly and making loose errors, at the start of the second set. This was a kid who grew up playing tennis in an empty swimming pool and he became the greatest tennis player of all time. You can try to psychoanalyse all you want but the fact is he has put all the pieces of the puzzle together. He can't get any better." Since his five-set loss in the Wimbledon final, Djokovic has now won 12 consecutive matches. He finishes the grand slam year as the best player in the world by a considerable distance. Despite his sparse schedule and their budding rivalry when they meet, Djokovic leads Alcaraz by 800 points in the ATP race. I never imagined that I would be here standing with you talking about 24 Slams. I never thought that would be the reality," said Djokovic, a 36-year-old from Serbia who became the tournament's oldest male champion in the Open era, which dates to 1968. "But the last couple of years, I felt I have a chance, I have a shot for history, and why not grab it if it's presented?" After the pair exchanged breaks early in the third, Djokovic took control to level Margaret Court's 50-year record.

At the most critical moment, Djokovic shored up his game and broke serve for the set with some spectacular defence. With the first set secured, Djokovic relaxed and gradually returned to the stratospheric level he has exhibited during the second week. There were some tight games, and Paul showed off his great athleticism by winning a number of high octane extended rallies, but in the end he had only three games to show for his efforts in the final two sets.

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No matter, Djokovic has built a complete game, he has so many options and he knows exactly how to use them. On this occasion he attempted to serve and volley 22 times, winning 20 of those points, and he won 37 of 44 total net points. So many decisive moments were won by Djokovic at the net. Under the roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium due to rain earlier in the day, the capacity crowd, which included a lengthy list of A-list celebrities, showered Djokovic with a standing ovation at the match's conclusion. It was the latest record-setting milestone for Djokovic, who was already atop the men's Slam list and has now moved one major singles title ahead of Serena Williams to become the first player to win 24 in the Open era. Court also collected a total of 24, but 13 of those came before professionals were admitted to the Slam events.

The odds were pretty much against me and my family. It was not accessible, not affordable, but I fell in love with tennis," he said.

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He has won three of the four Grand Slam titles in 2023, becoming the first man to achieve this feat on four occasions. It was clear to see Medvedev had needed to level by taking that second set to stand any real chance of victory and the feeling of the inevitable was heightened by the Russian needing treatment on a shoulder injury before the third set. When Djokovic lost to 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final it felt like a changing-of-the-guard moment in the men's game. With his fourth title at Flushing Meadows, Djokovic joined Roger Federer as the only players on the men's side with four or more titles at three different majors.