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Djokovic defeats Medvedev to win record-equalling 24th grand slam
Djokovic defeats Medvedev to win record-equalling 24th grand slam
Novak Djokovic secured his 24th grand slam title and became the oldest US Open champion in the Open era with a hard-fought victory over Daniil Medvedev. The 36-year-old Serbian, who regained the world number one ranking, defeated third-seeded Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 to claim his fourth Flushing Meadows crown.
Novak Djokovic secured his 24th grand slam title and became the oldest US Open champion in the Open era after a gruelling victory over Daniil Medvedev.
The 36-year-old Serbian, who is back to world number one, beat third seed Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 for a fourth Flushing Meadows crown.
The match hinged on a marathon second set lasting 104 minutes, which was longer than both players' entire first-round matches.
