US Open: Daniil Medvedev defeated Novak Djokovic to win the Maiden Grand Slam title

US Open: Daniil Medvedev defeated Novak Djokovic to win the Maiden Grand Slam title

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Category : Sports Published on: September 13 2021

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·         Daniil Medvedev of Russia won his maiden Grand Slam trophy by defeating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open men's singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

·         Second seed Medvedev dominated from start to finish to end Djokovic's bid for a calendar slam and 21st major.

·         While Djokovic failed to become the third man after Don Buzz and Rod Laver to win all four majors in the same year, Medvedev made a stellar performance at the US Open with a memorable win. Medvedev broke in the first game of the competition and from there he remained in control the entire time.

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About the US Open

v  Founded 1881 - 140 years ago

v  Location - New York City, New York,

v  United States of america

v  Location - USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

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