Novak Djokovic conceded he went by way of a roller-coaster of feelings throughout his US Open 2021 remaining defeat to Daniil Medvedev however the help from the New York crowd made him the “happiest man alive” regardless of a foul day within the workplace. Djokovic misplaced the boys’s singles remaining 4-6, 4-6, 4-6 in 2 hours and quarter-hour on Sunday.
Djokovic is not the most-loved man on the Arthur Ashe Stadium when he takes on his arch-rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on the US Open. The Serb has typically discovered methods to encourage himself and convey out the very best in him when the group is towards him at main tournaments.US Open remaining: Medvedev outclassed Djokovic – Highlights | ReportHowever, it was a shock to see the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd rooting for Djokovic from the time he entered the court docket for the ultimate towards Medvedev. There was loads of Serbian help within the crowd because the World No. 1 star was going for main milestones — the twenty first Grand Slam title and a Calendar Slam for the primary time in over 50 years in males’s tennis.Djokovic was unable to manage his feelings in direction of the top of the match and throughout the trophy presentation ceremony however he sported a smile on his face when he let the group understand how a lot its help meant to him.”I was thinking in both scenarios, visualing myself standing here in front of you guys and what would I say. I would like to say that tonight, even though I have not won the match, my heart is filled with joy and I am the happiest man alive because you guys made me feel very special on the court,” Djokovic stated.”I love you guys.”All the feels from @DjokerNole to the followers in New York. pic.twitter.com/PnEHevMVKk— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 12, 2021
“You guys touched my soul. I have never felt like this is New York. I love you guys. Thank you so much for your support and everything you have done tonight for me. I love you and I will see you soon. Thank you.”Djokovic, in the meantime, congratulated Medvedev, who received his maiden Grand Slam title. Notably, 2021 began with Djokovic beating Medvedev in straight units within the Australian Open remaining however the Russian avenged his defeat in a spectacular method on Sunday.Medvedev’s serves had been almost unbreakable as Djokovic struggled to remain within the contest for essentially the most a part of the boys’s singles remaining. The World No. 2 by no means allowed Djokovic to search out any kind of rhythm, breaking him as soon as within the first two units earlier than going a double break up within the third and remaining set of the match.”I would like to start off by saying congratulations to Daniil. Amazing match, amazing tournament. If there is anyone that deserves a Grand Slam title right now it is you, so well done,” Djokovic stated.”To your team, you have an amazing team, you are one of the greatest guys on the tour, we get along very well. I wish you many more Grand Slams, many more majors to follow, and I am sure you will be on this stage again in the future.”Djokovic completed 2021 with 3 extra Grand Slams in his adorned trophy cabinet however the Serbian star missed out on alternatives to finish the Golden and the Calendar Slams.