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Novak Djokovic wins 24th Grand Slam - Expert reaction to 'unreal, amazing, unbelievable' achievement

ByDan Quarrell

Updated 11/09/2023 at 08:59 GMT+1

There was just simply no denying Novak Djokovic on Sunday evening as he battled past Daniil Medvedev in straight sets - the second an absolute marathon, it must be noted - to record his fourth title at the US Open and 24th Grand Slam. It was another remarkable achievement from the Serb, and Eurosport's Barbara Schett, Mats Wilander and Alex Corretja gave their reaction to the match courtside.

Imperious Djokovic downs Medvedev to claim 24th Grand Slam title in New York

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Eurosport's experts have given their reaction to Novak Djokovic defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to claim his fourth US Open crown and 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday evening.

The age-defying 36-year-old pulled off another historic performance as he overcame the 2021 champion 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 in what amounted to a total masterclass inside Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows.

Djokovic, quite incredibly, is now two Slams ahead of his old rival Rafael Nadal with his tally of 24 Grand Slam titles, while in securing this latest triumph he equalled Margaret Court's record.

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Mats Wilander, Alex Corretja and Barbara Schett spoke to Djokovic after the match before he left the court and also gave their reactions to what he achieved.

"This is so special," Eurosport's Wilander said courtside as he chatted with Corretja and Schett.

"It is amazing to see him win another Grand Slam after what was an amazing match. The atmosphere and the love he is getting from New York, we have to say that Novak deserves all of these things.

"Winning Grand Slams is one thing, but to be world No. 1 again amongst a group of youngsters, guys like Daniil Medvedev, that is amazing. That means that you consistently win on all the different surfaces and against different opponents.

"I think what stands out for me is that his weaknesses early on – his mindset, his body language, he used to get tired and have to retire – just look at him now, they are his strengths.

"That is what we appreciate so much, when you turn a weakness into a strength and that is perhaps his greatest achievement.

"There is no reason that I can see why he cannot be a Grand Slam winner again three or four times next year because his mind is so strong and he can do everything."

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

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Corretja added: "He has the feeling inside himself that he can keep on going. This year he has shown that he has been the best. I was very surprised when he won Roland-Garros, just the way he played.

"Again today, he was suffering so much and fighting, but he was so precise in the important moments.

"He showed why he has 24 Grand Slams, and this is something that is unreal. It is very hard to explain because what he has achieved, we would have never even thought about it.

"I think this is unbelievable, and I am really emotional for him. He has shown as a human being many times that he can go very deep, and I appreciate that."

Schett said: "We will probably never witness this again. I mean, it is a long way for Carlos Alcaraz if he ever wants to get there!

"How many more weeks can he be the No. 1 player in the world? I mean, we have to ask this question because I am just not sure if he is human anymore."

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