With the US Open 2024, Novak Djokovic gets ready to enter his first Grand Slam of the season. Fresh from a career-defining Olympic gold medal victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final, at the Paris Olympics 2024, the Serbian maestro is right back in the thick of things, with his eyes on more history waiting to be scripted.
Milestones Await at Flushing Meadows
The 37-year-old pulled out of the Canadian and Cincinnati Opens following his Olympic victory to concentrate on defending his US Open title. Djokovic has a very strong record of 88-13 in career at Flushing Meadows and is defending champion after winning last year. But the rewards are much greater than ever this time around, with several big milestones up for grabs.
A Record-Breaking 25th Grand Slam Title?
Djokovic will have the opportunity to notch his 25th Grand Slam title, surpassing Margaret Court’s long-standing record of 24 Major titles that has prevailed since ’73. If he does manage to win in New York, he would then be the overall leader in Grand Slam wins—quite a history created then in tennis.
100 Career Titles Within Reach
A win at the US Open would also mean Djokovic’s 100th career title, making him the third player in history, alongside legends Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer. Not only that, but he is also eyeing a first defense of his US Open title, which he has been unable to do despite winning the tournament four times.
Chasing History at 37
This would be an addition to the list of probable records: Djokovic would be the oldest singles Grand Slam champion ever, breaking the record set by Ken Rosewall in 1972. He will also be able to equal the record of Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Jimmy Connors for the number of US Open titles.
A Legendary Campaign on the Horizon
With history knocking, Novak Djokovic’s show at the US Open 2024 is just going to be truly one for the ages.
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
