Tennis

Gauff wins first Grand Slam as Djokovic takes record 24th title

 

19-year-old Coco Gauff has joined the League of Grand Slam champions after winning her first title at the US Open last weekend. Gauff, who beat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in a grueling game of three sets, is now the new world number three. The American came back from a disappointing first set to beat her opponent 2-6 6-3 6-3 and lift the Grand Slam title for the first time.

The last time Gauff came this close to winning a Grand Slam final was at the 2022 French Open, where she sadly lost to Iga Swiatek. Now Gauff has become the first American teenager since Serena Williams to win a Grand Slam. 

The US Open victory comes just weeks after winning her first WTA 500 title (Washington Open) and WTA 1000 title (Cincinnati Open). The win on Saturday marked her 12th consecutive win, and she has now won 18 out of 19 matches. It’s a truly incredible feat. 

Elsewhere in the men’s division, Novak Djokovic claimed his 24th Grand Slam title after beating Daniil Medvedev in a game of three sets. The win means Djokovic is now the man with the most Grand Slam titles and the individual with the most titles since the Open Era. It was a daunting three sets on Sunday as Medvedev proved quite a formidable opponent, but Djokovic still managed to with on straight-sets with a final score of 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3. 

Djokovic, who is now back as world number one, has now won three out of the four Grand Slam titles this year – making it the fourth time he will do so in a calendar year. In 2021, it was Medvedev who stopped him from winning all four titles after beating him at the US Open. Djokovic returned the favour on Sunday. 

Wearing a shirt that paid tribute to the late basketball star Kobe Bryant, who was famous for the number 24 on his jersey, after his win, Djokovic narrated how he never imagined he would achieve such a feat but felt more optimistic as the years went by.

After missing out of two Grand Slam tournaments in 2022 (Australian and US Open), it felt like things were over for him, but he has been able to make up for it this year. 

Leon Osamor 

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Champions League, World Cup and many more.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Valencia pleads with La Liga for postponement of game against Real Madrid

Valencia have pleaded with the La Liga authorities to postpone its match with Real Madrid… Read More

October 31, 2024

Dubois gets permission to face new challenger

Daniel Dubois has been given the go-ahead from the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to fight… Read More

October 31, 2024

Manchester United faces a brick wall ahead of Amorim’s appointment

Manchester United has seen their attempt to appoint Rúben Amorim as Erik ten Hag's successor… Read More

October 31, 2024

Randal Kolo Muani set to leave PSG

Reports have emanated from France that Randal Kolo Muani could leave Paris Saint-Germain for as… Read More

October 31, 2024

Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl drums support for Nuri Sahin despite early season woes

Nuri Sahin has come under fire after Borussia Dortmund's start this term, but has received… Read More

October 31, 2024

Chet Holmgren Shines as Thunder Defeat Spurs, Besting Rival Victor Wembanyama

In an early showdown between two of the NBA’s most promising young big men, Chet… Read More

October 31, 2024