US Open – Men’s final LIVE: Novak Djokovic chases record 24th singles Grand Slam title in repeat of 2021 final against Daniil Medvedev

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A look back at 2021

Djokovic and Medvedev met on this stage two years ago, with the Russian prevailing 6-4,6-4,6-4 to deny Djokovic a calendar Grand Slam.

It remains the Russian’s only Grand Slam title to date and tonight will be the fifth time Medvedev has played in the final of one of the four majors.

TOPSHOT - Winner Russia's Daniil Medvedev (R) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic hold their trophies after the 2021 US Open Tennis tournament men's final match against  at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, on September 12, 2021. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)

Djokovic: ‘It’s another shot for history’

Djokovic is well aware of what’s at stake tonight in New York.

‘I understand every time in a Grand Slam final, it’s another shot for history,’ he said.

‘I’m aware of it, and of course I’m very proud of it.

‘But I don’t have much time, nor do I allow myself to reflect on these things or think about the history too much.

‘When I did that in the past, like the 2021 final here, I was maybe overwhelmed with the occasion and the opportunity, and I underperformed.

‘I don’t want this to happen again. I’ll try to just focus on what needs to be done and tactically prepare myself for that match.’

Novak Djokovic stands on the brink of history

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

The Serbian has won 23 majors, one fewer than Margaret Court’s all-time record.

Djokovic lost in five sets in an epic final against Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon and now has another shot at matching Court’s record.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates match point against Ben Shelton of the United States during their Men's Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Good evening and welcome to Mail Sport’s coverage of the US Open final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. Coming up we’ll have all the lead-up to the finale from Flushing Meadows and then all the live action.



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