New York: Novak Djokovik Will attempt to win the first calendar-year men’s singles Grand Slam since 1969 on Sunday US Open Make the finals and file your case as the greatest player in tennis history.
The 34-year-old Serbian world number one faces Russia’s second Daniil Medvedev Feather Arthur Ashe Stadium In the biggest match of his career which won him 20 Slam trophies.
Djokovic said, “I will consider this match my last because it is definitely the most important match of my career.”
Djokovic will look to complete his first sweep of the US, Australian and French Open and Wimbledon titles in the same year as Australian legend Rod Laver achieved the feat 52 years ago.
“There’s excitement,” said Djokovic. “Inspiration is there, without a doubt. Maybe more than ever. But I have one more to go.”
Laver, 83, will stand to see if Djokovic can finish the fourth slam in men’s history after American Don Buzz in 1938 and Laver in 1962 and 1969.
“Of course he’s going to feel a little bit pressured about it,” Medvedev said. “On the other hand, that’s what’s going to make him even better in tough moments.”
The last singles slam overall was in 1988 by Steffi Graf.
Djokovic will also be pursuing his fourth US Open title after 2011, 2015 and 2018.
One win gave him 21 major titles and placed him on top of the all-time slam chase for the first time, moving one past the record mark he shared. Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal.
In the Slam final, Djokovic, 20-10, edged Medvedev 5-3 in the rivalry of his career. Medvedev, 25, wants his first Slam title.
“I’m sure he’s going to give everything to win his first Slam,” Djokovic said. “On the other hand, I will give everything I can in the tank to win this match.”
2019 US Open runner-up Medvedev lost his only other Slam final to Djokovic at the Australian Open in February.
“I always give my best, but I guess I didn’t give up my heart on the court in Melbourne.
“That’s what I’m going to try to do on Arthur Ashe. No matter what, I’m just going to turn up the heat and try to do my best.”
Djokovic, the oldest US Open finalist since Andre Agassi in 2005 at age 35, will also be the oldest US Open champion since Ken Roswell in 1970 at age 35.
Djokovic has won 27 consecutive Slam matches, three shy of his all-time record streaks from 2015 and 2016, when he won all four consecutive major titles.
“Perhaps I’ve won so many big matches, so many big titles, it’s created an atmosphere around me that players know I have a never-ending spirit, especially when I play Grand Slams,” Djokovic said. “They know things can change until the last shot.”
Olympic champion Alexander Zverev, who defeated Djokovic in the Tokyo semi-final but lost to him in the US Open semi-final, watches Djokovic complete the slam.
“It’s great for the sport,” Zverev said. “Nobody thought anyone would do it again, what Rod Laver did. The chance to see him on Sunday – I believe he will do it – is great.”
Germany’s fourth-seeded team lies with Djokovic in the greatest question of all time.
Zverev said, “If you look at the statistics, if you look at a pure game of tennis action, he’s the greatest of all time. There’s nobody with him.”
And Zverev sees Djokovic doing whatever it takes to add to that history on Sunday.
“He plays best tennis when he needs to, which a lot of players don’t,” he said.
“Mentally he is the best player I have ever played. Mentally, in the most crucial moments, I would love to play against someone other than him.”
The 34-year-old Serbian world number one faces Russia’s second Daniil Medvedev Feather Arthur Ashe Stadium In the biggest match of his career which won him 20 Slam trophies.
Djokovic said, “I will consider this match my last because it is definitely the most important match of my career.”
Djokovic will look to complete his first sweep of the US, Australian and French Open and Wimbledon titles in the same year as Australian legend Rod Laver achieved the feat 52 years ago.
“There’s excitement,” said Djokovic. “Inspiration is there, without a doubt. Maybe more than ever. But I have one more to go.”
Laver, 83, will stand to see if Djokovic can finish the fourth slam in men’s history after American Don Buzz in 1938 and Laver in 1962 and 1969.
“Of course he’s going to feel a little bit pressured about it,” Medvedev said. “On the other hand, that’s what’s going to make him even better in tough moments.”
The last singles slam overall was in 1988 by Steffi Graf.
Djokovic will also be pursuing his fourth US Open title after 2011, 2015 and 2018.
One win gave him 21 major titles and placed him on top of the all-time slam chase for the first time, moving one past the record mark he shared. Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal.
In the Slam final, Djokovic, 20-10, edged Medvedev 5-3 in the rivalry of his career. Medvedev, 25, wants his first Slam title.
“I’m sure he’s going to give everything to win his first Slam,” Djokovic said. “On the other hand, I will give everything I can in the tank to win this match.”
2019 US Open runner-up Medvedev lost his only other Slam final to Djokovic at the Australian Open in February.
“I always give my best, but I guess I didn’t give up my heart on the court in Melbourne.
“That’s what I’m going to try to do on Arthur Ashe. No matter what, I’m just going to turn up the heat and try to do my best.”
Djokovic, the oldest US Open finalist since Andre Agassi in 2005 at age 35, will also be the oldest US Open champion since Ken Roswell in 1970 at age 35.
Djokovic has won 27 consecutive Slam matches, three shy of his all-time record streaks from 2015 and 2016, when he won all four consecutive major titles.
“Perhaps I’ve won so many big matches, so many big titles, it’s created an atmosphere around me that players know I have a never-ending spirit, especially when I play Grand Slams,” Djokovic said. “They know things can change until the last shot.”
Olympic champion Alexander Zverev, who defeated Djokovic in the Tokyo semi-final but lost to him in the US Open semi-final, watches Djokovic complete the slam.
“It’s great for the sport,” Zverev said. “Nobody thought anyone would do it again, what Rod Laver did. The chance to see him on Sunday – I believe he will do it – is great.”
Germany’s fourth-seeded team lies with Djokovic in the greatest question of all time.
Zverev said, “If you look at the statistics, if you look at a pure game of tennis action, he’s the greatest of all time. There’s nobody with him.”
And Zverev sees Djokovic doing whatever it takes to add to that history on Sunday.
“He plays best tennis when he needs to, which a lot of players don’t,” he said.
“Mentally he is the best player I have ever played. Mentally, in the most crucial moments, I would love to play against someone other than him.”
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