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.