Novak Djokovic has won a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title by defeating Daniil Medvedev in a US Open final in New York.
The 36-year-old Serb won 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 but the straight-set scoreline does not tell how deep he had to dig.
A comfortable opening set was followed by a brutal second which lasted one hour and 44 minutes.
After the pair exchanged breaks early in the third, Djokovic took control to level Margaret Court's 50-year record.
"It obviously means the world to me," said Djokovic on winning his 24th major.
"I'm really living my childhood dream to compete at the highest level in this sport, which has given me and my family so much from difficult circumstances,” said Djokovic after winning the title.
Djokovic, who surpassed Rafael Nadal's record tally of 22 men's major titles earlier this year, has matched Australia's Court at the second attempt after losing the Wimbledon final in July.
He has won three of the four Grand Slam titles in 2023, becoming the first man to achieve this feat on four occasions.
