Russia’s Daniil Medvedev secured his place in the US Open final scheduled on September 10 (Sunday). He faced off against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a grueling match that saw him triumph with a scoreline of 7-6 (7-3), 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.
Medvedev, reflecting on his remarkable performance, stated, “I set out to give it my all, and I delivered beyond expectations, except for that third set. That’s the level I had to reach to overcome Alcaraz.” He paid homage to Alcaraz’s impressive achievements, including two Grand Slam titles and a stint as the world No. 1.
This final marks Medvedev’s third appearance in the US Open final within the past five years, a journey highlighted by his unforgettable victory over 23-time Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the 2021 final.
On the opposing side of the court, the 36-year-old Djokovic solidified his place in the final by overpowering 20-year-old unseeded American Ben Shelton with a commanding score of 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (4).
Djokovic expressed his elation at advancing to yet another Grand Slam final and confidently declared his return to the world No. 1 ranking, a position he is set to reclaim next week, regardless of the final result.
Djokovic’s incredible season has seen him make an indelible mark, reaching the finals of all four major tournaments and clinching victories at both the Australian Open and French Open. Tennis fans are eagerly anticipating the epic showdown between these two titans of the sport in the upcoming US Open final.
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