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Djokovic, who was aiming for the calendar grand slam, which won all four majors in one year, was unable to cross the last threshold and shed hot tears. In the US Open final, he knelt down to world 2nd place Medvedev.
This is reporter Bae Jung-hoon.
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one more win, he could achieve the calendar grand slam and the record for most career wins in 56 years, but the final threshold was too high for 34-year-old Djokovic.
The 25-year-old Medvedev's powerful serve and strokes were hard to come by.
I was angry by breaking the racket in the continuous crime room, but nothing changed.
As the crowd cheered ahead of the last game of the three sets, which had been dragged helplessly, Djokovic wrapped a towel around his face and burst into tears with mixed emotions.
Djokovic, who lost 3-0, was grateful to the fans who supported him until the end and honored the winner.
[Djokovic/US Open Runner-up: Although I didn't win the match, my heart was filled with joy. I am the happiest person. If there's anyone who deserves the most Grand Slam, it's you, Medvedev. You did really well.]
Medvedev, who reached the first major of his life, also praised the legend.
[Medvedev/US Open win: we know what Djokovic challenged. Djokovic, you are the greatest tennis player of all time.]
As Djokovic, who reigned as the absolute strongest in 2021, has collapsed in vain, the flow of generational change led by Medvedev is expected to accelerate.