The 25-year-old Russian converted on four of eight break point chances while keeping the Serbian to just one of six.

He had 16 aces to nine double-faults (Djokovic had six aces and three double-faults), although both players struggled to get their first serves in throughout. Medvedev, who used his ability to get the ball back to open the court, had 38 winners to Djokovic's 27 and had seven fewer unforced errors. TENNIS: What is the calendar Grand Slam? | Who has won most men's singles titles? 'What you accomplished this year and throughout your career, I never said this to anybody but I will say it right now, for me you are the greatest tennis player in the history.' 'I want to say sorry for you, the fans, and Novak because we all know what he was going for today,' Medvedev said on court after the win, reminiscent of when Canada's Bianca Andreescu apologized for beating Serena Williams in the women's final two years ago. But there’s a reason the calendar Grand Slam has not been achieved in 33 years (52 on the men's side) it's incredibly hard to do.Īnd on the final Sunday of the 2021 US Open, Djokovic's bid came to an end as Daniil Medvedev won in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. As the tears that flowed afterward into his towel showed, Novak Djokovic wanted it.

Medvedev will now face defending champion Andrey Rublev, who advanced to the final earlier in the day after beating Alexander Zverev in straight sets.The crowd in New York wanted it. Rublev earns maiden Zverev win to reach Dubai final Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said in January it would be a 'disgrace' if Djokovic was not allowed to compete this year after the Serbian also missed last year's U.S. Joe Biden's administration said in January it would lift emergency declarations on May 11, but Djokovic - named on the Indian Wells entry list - said he had submitted the required documentation for special permission. Vaccine requirements for foreign air passengers are not expected to be lifted by the US until after the main draw for the Indian Wells begins on March 9 and the Miami Open later this month, meaning Djokovic could miss out for a second year. 'The USTA and US Open are hopeful that Novak is successful in his petition to enter the country, and that the fans will be able to see him back in action at Indian Wells and Miami,' it added. 'Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen,' the US Open Twitter account said on Friday. Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this.

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