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Sep 2, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after recording match point against Tallon Griekspoor of Netherlands in a second round match on day four of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 2, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after recording match point against Tallon Griekspoor of Netherlands in a second round match on day four of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Daniil Medvedev deftly guided the Russian Team to lift the Davis Cup 2021 for the country. Throughout the competition, Andrey Rublev and Medvedev dominated against every team. As the Russian Tennis Federation raised the cup, tennis players like Novak Djokovic and Billie Jean King sent their hearty congratulations.
Medvedev and Rublev sealed the victories for Team Russia in their final encounter against Team Croatia. Notably, after 15 long years, Russia captured the Davis Cup trophy, their third trophy overall.
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Novak Djokovic congratulated Daniil Medvedev
Team Russia overcame Team Croatia to hoist their third Davis Cup trophy. Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev led the charge for their country and successfully triumphed in their finals matches. Medvedev won against Marin Cilic, while Rublev surpassed Borna Gojo, both in straight sets.
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Tennis – Davis Cup Finals – Madrid Arena, Madrid, Spain – December 5, 2021 Russian Tennis Federation team celebrates with trophy on the podium winning the Davis Cup REUTERS/Sergio Perez
Soon after, the World No. 2 shared his happiness with the fans by posting the picture with the prestigious Davis Cup. Notable players like Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune congratulated Team Russia for their emphatic win.
World No. 1, Novak Djokovic took a moment to extend his greetings. ” Well done Russian Team,” he commented. Holger Rune, who took a set away from Djokovic at US Open 2021 also congratulated Team Russia. Rune wrote, ” too good team Russia, congrats”.
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Unfortunately, Djokovic’s Team Serbia lost in the semi-finals of the competition against Croatia. Despite putting in a lot of effort, Serbia struggled to beat Marin Cilic’s Croatia. Novak Djokovic was absolutely gutted following the loss.
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Billie Jean King also sent good wishes
The former World No. 1, Billie Jean King also complimented Team Russia for pulling off an amazing victory. King took to Twitter to congratulate Russia. ” Congratulations to the Russian Tennis Federation on a third Davis Cup title!“ , she wrote in the caption.
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Congratulations to the Russian Tennis Federation on a third Davis Cup title!
RTF also won this year’s @BJKCup! https://t.co/AWIFy2e6Xx
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) December 5, 2021
In addition, King also mentioned Team Russia for winning this year’s Billie Jean King Cup. She added, ” RTF also won this year’s @BJKCup”.
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Daniil Medvedev achieved noteworthy milestones this year by already winning at ATP Cup, lifting his maiden Grand Slam title at US Open, and now the prestigious Davis Cup. Evidently, he must have gained a lot of confidence ahead of the 2022 season.
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