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Djokovic Pays Tribute To Kobe Bryant After Winning 24th Grand Slam Title

  • Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Novak Djokovic paid tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant after securing his 24th major title.

After shaking hands with his opponent, Daniil Medvedev, Djokovic put on a shirt that read ‘Mamba Forever’, with a photo of Djokovic and Bryant.

“I thought of doing this T-shirt eventually if I got the chance to win the tournament. It was about seven days ago. I didn’t share it with anyone until a few days ago when I asked my people to help me out to make this shirt,” Djokovic said during the trophy ceremony. “Kobe was a close, close friend. We chatted a lot about the winner’s mentality when I was struggling with an injury and trying to make my comeback, work my way back to the top of the game.”

Djokovic, who has often spoken about the impact Bryant had on him, explained that the late Los Angeles Laker star was one of the people he relied on the most.

“He was always there for any kind of counsel advice, any kind of support in the most friendly way,” Djokovic said. “So, of course, what happened a few years ago, him and his daughter passing, hurt me deeply and I thought 24 is the jersey that he wore when he became a legend of the Lakers and world basketball. So I thought it could be a nice symbolic thing to to acknowledge him.”

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Djokovic Continues Big Titles Dominance With US Open Victory

  • Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Djokovic Continues Big Titles Dominance With US Open Victory

Sep102023

Serbian claims record-extending 24th major trophy

Novak Djokovic extended his ‘Big Titles’ dominance on Sunday when he defeated Daniil Medvedev to win the US Open.

The Serbian star has now claimed 24 Grand Slam trophies, equalling Margaret Court’s record for most major singles crowns in tennis history. Having also won the Australian Open and Roland Garros this year, Djokovic is the first man to win three majors in a season on four occasions (2011, 2015, 2021).

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Djokovic continues to build his lead over Rafael Nadal in the ‘Big Titles’ race, now holding 69 such trophies. A ‘Big Title’ is a combination of Grand Slam championships, trophies at the Nitto ATP Finals and ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, and Olympic singles gold medals.

The 36-year-old has triumphed at four such events this season, emerging victorious in Melbourne, Paris, Cincinnati and now New York. It is the 11th year in which he has captured at least four ‘Big Titles’.

Djokovic has claimed one ‘Big Title’ for every 3.1 events played (69/216). There is only one other player who has triumphed at a rate of more than one for every four events played: Nadal (3.5).

Current and Former Champions’ Big Titles Won (Records Since 1990)

Player Grand Slams Nitto ATP Finals’}” style=”color: #1f2223; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; border-top-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>NATPF 1000s Total^ (Avg)
Novak Djokovic’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>N. Djokovic 24/72 6/15 39/126 69/216 (3.1)
Rafael Nadal’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>R. Nadal 22/67 0/11 36/128 59/208 (3.5)
Roger Federer’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>R. Federer 20/81 6/17 28/138 54/240 (4.4)
Pete Sampras’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>P. Sampras 14/52 5/11 11/83 30/147 (4.9)
Andre Agassi’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>A. Agassi 8/61 1/13 17/90 27/164 (6.1)
Andy Murray’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>A. Murray 3/59 1/8 14/116 20/184 (9.2)
Boris Becker*’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>B. Becker* 2/26 2/6 5/51 9/84 (9.3)
Thomas Muster’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>T. Muster 1/29 0/4 8/53 9/87 (9.7)
Stefan Edberg**’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>S. Edberg** 3/28 0/4 4/45 7/79 (11.3)
Gustavo Kuerten’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>G. Kuerten 3/33 1/3 5/67 9/105 (11.6)
Jim Courier’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>J. Courier 4/38 0/4 5/71 9/114 (12.6)
Marcelo Rios’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>M. Rios 0/26 0/1 5/56 5/84 (16.8)
Marat Safin’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>M. Safin 2/41 0/3 5/87 7/133 (19)
Michael Chang’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>M. Chang*** 0/50 0/6 7/86 7/144 (20.6)
Andy Roddick’}” style=”color: #00aeef; padding: 2px 3px; border-bottom-color: #c7c8c8; border-left-color: #000000; border-right-color: #000000; text-align: left;”>A. Roddick 1/46 0/6 5/75 6/129 (22.5)

^ Includes Olympic Games gold medals and tournament participations
* Becker’s four other Grand Slam titles came before 1990.
** Edberg’s three other Grand Slam titles came before 1990.
*** Chang’s one Grand Slam title came before 1990

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Djokovic Leads Medvedev In US Open Final

  • Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Djokovic Leads Medvedev In US Open Final

Sep102023

Serbian pursuing 24th major trophy

Novak Djokovic is two sets from securing his 24th Grand Slam title.

Two years after suffering a stunning upset to Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final, the Serbian leads the 27-year-old 6-3 inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The last time the pair met at Flushing Meadows, Djokovic was trying to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win all four majors in the same season. On that occasion, he was unable to find his best tennis and a surging Medvedev triumphed in straight sets.

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Djokovic is in much better form Sunday. He broke serve in his first return game of the match en route to a 3-0 lead and has been locked in from the baseline, where he has played aggressively in rallies to prevent his opponent from settling in.

Medvedev has not played poorly, but the second seed has just been a little bit sharper in gruelling points. The 36-year-old Djokovic is 72-1 at the US Open after winning the first set, with his only loss coming in the 2016 final against Stan Wawrinka.

Two months ago, Djokovic suffered a heartbreaking five-set defeat in the Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz. The 23-time major champion has carried an intense demeanour since returning to action in Cincinnati, winning all 11 of his matches following his loss at SW19.


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If Djokovic defeats Medvedev, he will pass Alcaraz for first place in the Pepperstone ATP Live Race To Turin. He is trying to secure ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by Pepperstone for a record-extending eighth time.

Medvedev is trying to become the first player to defeat the top two seeds en route to the US Open title since Manuel Orantes in 1975. The Tour’s 2023 leader in hard-court wins (38) upset Alcaraz in four sets in the semi-finals.

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This year’s US Open men’s singles final between Djokovic (36 years) and Medvedev (27) is the oldest in the Open Era at 63 years, nine months. The previous record belonged to the 2022 championship clash between Pete Sampras (31) and Andre Agassi (32).

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Federer, Roddick Congratulate Gauff On US Open Title

  • Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Federer, Roddick Congratulate Gauff On US Open Title

Sep102023

Laver among other stars to send well wishes to Gauff

Roger Federer and Andy Roddick headlined the list of ATP stars who congratulated Coco Gauff on social media following her US Open victory.

Others who sent the American well wishes were her coach, Brad Gilbert, Rod Laver and longtime friend Christopher Eubanks.

“Inspirational win @CocoGauff 🎉,” Federer wrote. “Been watching your 🎾and following you for years. It’s great to see so much hard work and passion being rewarded. You shine brighter than ever. 🌟”

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Why A Fast Start Could Be Key For Medvedev’s US Open Title Chances

  • Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Why A Fast Start Could Be Key For Medvedev’s US Open Title Chances

Sep092023

World No. 3 has been ATP Tour’s best frontrunner in 2023

Once Daniil Medvedev has control, he rarely relinquishes it.

In 2023, the World No. 3 has lost just once in 48 tour-level matches in which he has won the first set. Adrian Mannarino’s 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 second-round victory in ‘s-Hertogenbosch in June makes the Frenchman the only owner of a comeback victory against Medvedev this season.

Medvedev’s masterclass in frontrunning is not a new trend, either. He is now 272-28 across his career after winning the opening set. Those statistics from Infosys ATP Stats suggest the 27-year-old will take a big step towards his second major title by starting fast against Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s US Open championship match.


Highest Win Percentage After Winning First Set, 2023

Player W-L Win %
Daniil Medvedev 47-1  97.9
Stefanos Tsitsipas 35-1  97.2
Lorenzo Musetti 23-1  95.8
Novak Djokovic 38-2  95

A look at Medvedev’s previous victories against Djokovic also suggests the opening set could be crucial. Four of his five Lexus ATP Head2Head victories against the Serbian came after he won the first set, with his only comeback victory coming in the pair’s Cincinnati semi-final in 2019.

However, there are also fewer opponents who are likely to be less bothered by such numbers than 23-time Grand Slam titlist Djokovic, renowned for his ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and especially when it comes to five-set battles at the majors.

The Serbian has been almost as capable a frontrunner as Medvedev this year (he is 38-2 in 2023 after winning the opening set), and the numbers also indicate Djokovic does not rely as heavily on a fast start as his championship-match opponent. Medvedev is 8-10 this season after dropping the opening set, while Djokovic by comparison is 6-3.

So the first box for Medvedev to tick when he steps out on Arthur Ashe Stadium? Start fast and take the opening set. The second? To put his foot down and don’t look back… Just like he did in his straight-sets victory against the Serbian in the 2021 final at Flushing Meadows.

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