“It’s More About Him”: Daniil Medvedev Unfazed by Novak Djokovic’s Calendar Slam Shot in US Open 2021 Finals

Serbian World No.1 Novak Djokovic is now one match away from winning the Calendar Grand Slam. Similarly, second seed Daniil Medvedev has hopes for grabbing his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open 2021. Indeed, it will be one of the most historic Slam finals to transpire in the sport with high stakes for both the players.

Remarkably, the entire tennis fraternity is behind Djokovic, hoping to witness history. If he lifts the US Open title, he will have won all four major tournaments of 2021, completing the calendar-year Slam.

Although it is a magnificent achievement in itself, it is also a feat unrepeated since Rod Laver did in 1969, 52 years ago. So how does Medvedev feel about being the last obstacle between Djokovic and history?

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Daniil Medvedev does not care about Novak Djokovic’s calendar Slam

Firstly, the 25-year-old Russian acknowledged the risk of disrupting tennis history. However, Medvedev is himself a competitor and has his own goals to focus on.

“I think from my side if I can make this, I’ll probably be in the history books a little bit sour like not letting him do this,” Medvedev said. “But I don’t really care about it. I think it’s more about him.”

Furthermore, the 2019 US Open finalist explained how Djokovic would be under pressure in this match. In addition, he also stated how it could be a motivating factor for the Serb.

“It affects him because from one side, for sure he’s going to feel the pressure a little bit about it. From the other side, that’s what’s going to make him be even better in tough moments,” the Russian said.

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Medvedev’s plan to stop Novak Djokovic in the US Open 2021 final

In the end, the Russian mentioned that Djokovic’s goals would not stop him from giving his best. Instead, he is looking forward to doing better than he did in the Australian Open 2021 final.

“I am just gonna throw at everything, and, definitely not gonna be thinking about the Grand Slam,” Medvedev concluded.

On Sunday, Djokovic will take to the Arthur Ashe court to confirm the ultimate tennis glory to his name. On the other side, Medvedev will work on his revenge of the Melbourne final. Who do you think will succeed in lifting the US Open 2021 trophy?

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