Novak Djokovic is once again in one Grand Slam-Final. The 36-year-old is simply unstoppable. Only the prospect of setting records seems to cause slight problems for the Serb.
When Novak Djokovic started to cheer on the phone, he once again exceeded a critical emotional point. Finally, his counterpart had Ben Shelton in his previous victories at the US Open always put the right hand to the ear with the thumb and little finger spread out and operated an imaginary telephone. Up until this semi-final, the 20-year-old American had celebrated this gesture extensively.
The 36-year-old Serb used this celebration after converting his match point in the semifinals – and thereby signaled that he not only wants to defeat his opponents, but also dominate them in other ways, not only on the court but also off it. It is this mixture of unconditional doggedness, a form of disrespect and an almost immeasurable self-confidence and even arrogance that Djokovic is one of Melange with sheer superiority that have made him a player of the century.
As good as Bill Tilden
The Serb is once again so strong and successful this year that the competitors have to ask themselves what this older tennis gentleman does so much better than all the rest on the ATP tour. Djokovic has this for the tenth time US Open-Reached the final, only a certain person has done that before him Bill Tilden (USA) in the 1920s and 30s. He will be in after the competition new York be the number one in the tennis world again and knock the young Spanish summiteer Carlos Alcaraz (20) off the throne.
Djokovic has the fourth Grand Slam-Final reached this year, an almost breathtaking result. two wins (Australian Open, French Open) and a very narrow defeat (Wimbledon) are symbols of great superiority. “This is the biggest success I think about when I start the season. This is what I dream about. This is what I really wanted. This is where I want to be”said Djokovic after his recent success. His record with the grand slamTournaments this year to date: 26:1.
Djokovic also has weaknesses
“He is the player who actually covers everything, who can play fantastically both offensively and defensively. He can get out of all situations and is incredibly stable on all shots. He doesn’t play that hard, but incredibly placed. He has a great length in his shots and makes it incredibly difficult for the opponent to put pressure on him”says Michael Kohlmann, the German Davis Cup captain, in an interview with the sports show.
Weaknesses? Of course Djokovic does too. His former coach, Boris Becker, who, as is well known, was an exceptional player himself, never tires of emphasizing that, in addition to his straightforwardness and obsession with success, Djokovic can also have weaker moments.
Medvedev has been a spoilsport before
Michael Kohlmann believes that if Djokovic has any minor deficits at all, they should be looked for more on the emotional side. “If he feels he’s been treated unfairly, he can break away. Or if he’s about records.” Last year, when he even… golden slam (all four Grand Slams plus Olympic titles), “maybe he thought about it more often and then made a few more mistakes”said the Davis Cup captain.
Russian Daniil Medvedev reached his third US Open final.
Now Djokovic has the chance to set the next record. With a win against Russian Daniil Medvedev – against whom he lost the final at the same venue in 2021 – Djokovic would have been 24thGrand Slam-Victory achieved. A new, almost unbelievable record that would set him apart from his long-standing competitors Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. A goal that he pursues with unconditional will.