New York, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2024) Novak Djokovic, fired from his emotional Olympic Games triumph, aims for new Grand Slam records at the US Open from Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York haunted. for questions about two positive drug tests.
Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open-era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a record he would share with Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.
The 37-year-old also moved to 25 Grand Slam triumphs, taking him clear of the 24 he now shares with Margaret Court.
The last major of the year comes at a critical time for Djokovic.
This year he was succeeded as Australian Open champion by Sinner which also relieved him of his world ranking.
Carlos Alcaraz took his French Open title to the delight of the Spanish crowd, then knocked Djokovic off the court in a one-sided Wimbledon final.
However, Djokovic returned to clay at Roland Garros to stun Alcaraz in the Olympic final.
His tearful victory in Paris allowed him to become only the fifth player to complete a career Golden Slam of all four majors and Olympic gold.
The win also silenced the growing number of doubters who have written off the Serb as a spent force in a new era where Sinner, 23, and 21-year-old Alcaraz are constantly moving center stage.
Djokovic, who underwent surgery on his right knee in June, described his Olympic victory as his “greatest sporting achievement”.
It was also the 99th title of his professional career.
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