Novak Djokovic confirms retirement plan as Andy Murray’s mother left furious
Novak Djokovic on the importance of routines
Novak Djokovic scooped his fourth US Open title on Sunday evening, with the Serb putting Daniil Medvedev to the sword in the final at Flushing Meadows. He managed to beat his Russian opponent in straight sets to win his 24th career Grand Slam and consolidate his status as the undisputed king of men’s tennis.
It was another champion’s performance from Djokovic, with a comfortable opening set followed by a gruelling second which lasted one hour and 44 minutes. He exchanged breaks with Medvedev early in the third but went on to see out the match and secure US Open glory for the first time since 2018.
Speaking in his on-court interview, Djokovic said: “It obviously means the world to me. I’m really living my childhood dream to compete at the highest level in this sport, which has given me and my family so much from difficult circumstances.
“I never thought I would be here but the last couple of years I thought I had a shot at history. Why not grab it when it is presented?”
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Andy Murray’s mum fumes
Andy Murray’s mother Julie has leapt to the defence of Aryna Sabalenka, who was caught on camera smashing her racket in the dressing room after losing her US Open final to Coco Gauff.
A clip of the incident was published on social media after Saturday’s match but Judy was quick to insist that it should have been kept away from the eyes of the world.
Djokovic speaks on retirement plan
Novak Djokovic has said that he is not going anywhere for the foreseeable future, even suggesting that he could keep playing tennis for another two decades.
“I feel good in my own body, I still feel I got the support of my environment, of my team, of my family,” said the Serb after last night’s win over Daniil Medvedev.
“Knowing that I play at such a high level still and I win the biggest tournaments in this sport, I don’t want to leave this sport if I’m still at the top, you know, if I’m still playing the way I’m playing.
“Eventually one day I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years and there is going to be new young players coming up. Until then, I guess you’ll see me a bit more.”
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Novak Djokovic is the new men’s singles champion, with the Serb having beaten Daniil Medvedev in straight sets in last night’s final.
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