WHAT HAPPENED: Novak Djokovic handled the weight of history to defeat Daniil Medvedev on Sunday in the 2023 US Open men's singles final. With a 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory, the 36-year-old won his 24th Grand Slam singles title, tying Margaret Court's record and bolstering his case to be considered the greatest tennis player of all time.

Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final, 6–3, 7–6 (7–5), 6–3 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2023 US Open.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, in the men’s singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in New York.

US Open 2023 men's final: Novak Djokovic outlasts Daniil Medvedev for record-tying 24th Grand Slam title Djokovic, 36, won a thrilling rematch of the 2021 US Open final to earn his fourth career title in New York By Isabel Gonzalez Sep 10, 2023 at 8:49 pm ET

Novak Djokovic won the US Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6 6-3 in the men’s final to extend his record grand slam singles titles to 24.