Djokovic Reaches US Open Finals, One Win From Historic Calendar Grand Slam

Djokovic Reaches US Open Finals, One Win From Historic Calendar Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany during the semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 10, 2021. Elise Amendola/AP Photo
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Novak Djokovic is one victory away from making history in professional male tennis following a semi-finals victory on Friday. The Serbian native is now set to complete his quest and become the first calendar-year Grand Slam winner in 52 years.

Djokovic defeated fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany during a five-set battle at Flushing Meadows in New York—in which the top-ranked player set to notch a 4–6, 6–2, 6–4, 4–6, 6–2 triumph, making him 27–0 in major championships this season.

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