2023 US Open Final: Daniil Medvedev vs. Novak Djokovic

[robert.s]

Nole is now in pole position to get his 8th Year End N°1.

He has it in the bag almost, has to be. Just Cincy and USO is 3000 pts.

 

[James P]

Another tough final loss for Meddy too

1-4 in major finals, playing the two best players of all time.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

It was being disputed a few months ago.

Idk by who but Novak is still a contender for slams. You take Novak over the field always lol

 

[Ralph]

Wait for it, wait for it....

"But he hasn't BEATEN Court's record though, has he?"

 

[Fedeonic]

Not his fault that you idiots underrate him on HC

guess the 2013 final doesn’t exist huh. Cry about it loser.

Why should I cry? Are you forgetting the fact that Federer still leads in US Open titles with 5?

 

[TheNachoMan]

It is really sad Djokovic fanboys try to enjoy the darkest era ever, where all he has to do is show up. There is no competition at all. But you don't care about tennis, as long as your boy is the one vulturing.

 

[veelium]

Congrats Novak, well played.

Sad to see Meddy fall apart like that in the third, especially how he was one good point away from winning the second.

 

[DSH]

Nole is now in pole position to get his 8th Year End N°1.

He will tie SteffiGOAT in that stat.

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

It is really sad Djokovic fanboys try to enjoy the darkest era ever, where all he has to do is show up. There is no competition at all. But you don't care about tennis, as long as your boy is the one vulturing.

I'm getting worried for you. Maybe you should stay away from watching tennis for a while.

 

[SonicNirvana]

1-4 in major finals, playing the two best players of all time.

This match was much closer than the score. He was really right there and chose the wrong shot.

 

[Fed881981]

Don’t say Congrats. Just say the word: congratulations! It’s not that hard.

 

[ark_28]

Djokovic winning a major with Moderna was one of the partners is such a sweet victory

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Novak in straights. Hope i am wrong. He’s looking for payback.

I was right. When will people learned. Novak is winning 3 or 4 more slams barring injury.

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

2nd set was electric.
Med played well but he had a tough draw.

 

[Noleberic123]

I can’t wrap my head around how he’s actually further away from the field now than he ever has been.

Alcaraz is only a hair behind

 

[Djokovic2011]

It is really sad Djokovic fanboys try to enjoy the darkest era ever, where all he has to do is show up. There is no competition at all. But you don't care about tennis, as long as your boy is the one vulturing.

You better be sour about it SR.

 

[nickp]

Novak Djokovic is the Michael Jordon of tennis

 

[Nostradamus]

why does maddie suck in australian open ?

 

[Berasategui94]

The second set was a good battle, but the match was pretty meh all in all. Medvedev played solid otherwise but badly on big points.

 

[DSH]

Djokovic probably gets 3 out of 4 majors in 2024 again with these types of draws. Likely to retire on 30 majors.

It is clear that the USTA made an uneven draw that favored a player who was not there last year.

 

[Roddickulous1]

Novak Djokovic is the Michael Jordon of tennis

Novak didn't retire after 2011 or 2015 so no

 

[big ted]

Med is pretty chatty for someone that just got their clock cleaned

 

[The Guru]

At this rate Project 26 is kinda realistic lol

 

[Mike Sams]

Maybe after this win you will show some respect to Djokovic. Better luck next time to Medvedev.

Of course. But if you told me Medvedev was going to play the final by standing 100 feet back and leaving the whole court open for Djokovic to dictate and put away easy volleys, I'd have picked Djokovic in 4 sets. LOL
Now Djoker needs 1 more to erase Margaret Court from tennis history.

 

[FeroBango]

B

3 Slams to 1.
Anyone still think Alcaraz is currently the best player?

Nah. 2024 could be it but it'd be delusional to think it's Alcaraz today.

 

[Vincent-C]

Why should I cry? Are you forgetting the fact that Federer still leads in US Open titles with 5?

Uh, Federer *and Sampras*, if you please.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Really lovely words from meddy! Class act.

Great tournament for him and wish him all the best.

 

[JJGUY]

The winner is Lacoste, both wear the Alligator !

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

Med speaks very well, considering he lost and English is not his native language.

 

[fmadej]

Another plate for Meddy

 

[Fed881981]

In 2024, I expect Djokovic to win at least two slams. And people would still talk about Alcaraz.

 

[DSH]

The second set was a good battle, but the match was pretty meh all in all. Medvedev played solid otherwise but badly on big points.

The same as in the 2018 US Open.
I truly believe that if he had won that set, Medvedev would have been the favorite to win.

 

[Mr.Lob]

yea Daniellle ,, NY loves you but you are too Stupid to beat novak

If... BIG if...he plays as well as he did against Alcaraz, Djokovic has to go 5.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Med really is a good guy you know. If Novak fails to win the AO next year I'd very much like to see Daniil holding up the trophy.

 

[fmadej]

Med speaks very well, considering he lost and English is not his native language.

He is as fluent, if not more, in French

 

[tennis4me]

Nice words from Medvedev about Djokovic. There's mutual respect between the two. Congrats Novak.

 

[Sephiroth]

Djokovic's team all wearing number 24 is peak cringe, sheesh

 

[Ralph]

Words can't describe how ecstatic I am right now and knowing how much Fedal fans will be hurting makes it taste all the more sweet haha.

Congrats to Novak and his team on #24 and idemo!!!!

I'm probably p@ssing in the wind here, but please don't put all of us in the same boat. Federer will always be my favourite player, as a fan I went through many ups and downs, but it was worth it.
With that said, Novak deserves every accolade as the best player in the modern era IMO, and it's hard to argue against him being the GOAT. You cannot argue the numbers.
And what's more, he stood his ground re. his health and the entire Covid debacle.
(Note: Medvedev, what a class act. Shame there had to be a loser today.)

 

[ACE of Hearts]

2nd set was electric.
Med played well but he had a tough draw.

He still went out in straight sets. Novak owns this field.

 

[Fedeonic]

After watching this final, it greatens Alcaraz's epic win at Wimbledon.
As a Federer fan, I cannot complain neither celebrated, but thank you, Carlitos.

 

[acintya]

Finally Alcaraz will be forgoten for a while.
It was just too much hype.
First get to double digits and then speak.
I am so sad I opened that Ben Shelton thread. rofl

Novak is the true Ultron of tennis. Nadal&Novak&Fed will be forever the goats no mather who comes or goes.

 

[fmadej]

Damn they had a lot of them 24 jackets ready

 

[Znak]

I'm sorry that Mamba shirt is cringe haha. Congrats on the win, on to the next!

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Med really is a good guy you know. If Novak fails to win the AO next year I'd very much like to see Daniil holding up the trophy.

Congrats on your boy. Dude’s mental strength is superior . I knew he was gonna get pay back for 2021.

 

[Milanez82]

Of course. But if you told me Medvedev was going to play the final by standing 100 feet back and leaving the whole court open for Djokovic to dictate and put away easy volleys, I'd have picked Djokovic in 4 sets. LOL
Now Djoker needs 1 more to erase Margaret Court from tennis history.

But he used the same return position vs Alcaraz except for Alcaraz it worked for only a set.

 

[Vincent-C]

Djokovic winning a major with Moderna was one of the partners is such a sweet victory

happily and *safely* unvaxxed..

 

[Mike Sams]

The season should end now.
The indoor swing holds no relevance at all.
It's ONLY about the majors.
Djokovic now dead set to erase Margaret Court in Melbourne.

 

[Scarecrow]

next year they will not allow him to play AO and US slams.

 

[flyingboris]

Put Medvedev as Djokovic's opponent in the semifinals and you would realize that the champion would be different.

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You might be right, but we'll never know. Would have loved to see a Djoko Alcaraz repeat, but Alcaraz made his fair share of bad decisions in the semi!

 

[Federev]

This match was much closer than the score. He was really right there and chose the wrong shot.

No no no.

It was clear as day - all night long that Meddy has no tools.

He has “a” tool. Hit it back in baseline rallies.

By and large he stayed away from sharp angles or DTL kill shots - something he could have tried -but his only apparent strategy was to tire Novak out by hitting it back to him.

Novak is no Federer in terms of variation, but he has many more tools than Meddy.

This match was only a question of if Novak was going to be rested and healthy.

He was.