Daniil Medvedev ends Novak Djokovic’s calendar slam dream in US Open final
Russian wins first major tournament after 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory
Rod Laver in 1969 was last man to win all majors in calendar year
As Daniil Medvedev stood in the tunnel of Arthur Ashe Stadium before the US Open final, the last man standing in front of Novak Djokovic’s historic grand slam attempt, he was asked in his pre-match interview exactly what he learned from losing to Djokovic in the Australian Open final in February. He responded calmly and without hesitation: “Well, I learned that I have to be much better.” » Read more