LIVE – US Open: follow the final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev

Lots of authority from Medvedev on this latest exchange. The Russian wins his first game.

Djokovic imposes his rhythm until now, and does not let Medvedev dictate his. The Russian tries something new by going to the net, he is rewarded for this risk-taking, Djokovic makes a long mistake. 40-15.

Djokovic does not tremble: service-volley sequence, a winning service and a 3rd ace, he confirms his break. The Serb stands out in this first set.

Very nice run towards the net of Medvedev who shoots a nice passing forehand. 0-30

White break for Djokovic, who takes advantage of the feverishness of his opponent, author of a double fault to start the game.

The first ace of the game for Djokovic who offers himself a game point at 30-30, on an important point, and a second immediately to conclude.

Novak Djokovic is maneuvering in the exchange, he is aggressive as soon as he gets the chance, like on this last long setback. 30-15.

The Serbian Novak Djokovic begins the match on serve. The first exchange sets the tone, with a rally that turns to the Serb’s advantage. 15-0.

Daniil Medvedev is the first to appear on the central, but Djokovic seems to win the first round by applause meter.

The Serb, who will once again become world No. 1 this week, has not lost a single set in this tournament, except in the third round against his compatriot Laslo Djere where he was down two sets to nothing before reversing the situation (4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3).

Djokovic leads 9-5 in direct confrontations, but the Russian inflicted his only defeat on the Serbian on hard court this year. It was in Dubai in February (6-4, 6-4).

Beaten in three sets by Medvedev in the final of the US Open in 2021, Djokovic was overcome by emotions. Already winner of two Grand Slam titles this year (Australian Open, Roland-Garros), finalist at Wimbledon, the Serb, who will again become world number one on Monday, is looking for a 24th Major, to equal the record of Margaret Court.

The day after Coco Gauff’s first coronation in the ladies’ category, the US Open ends on Sunday with the men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.

Beaten by the Russian two years ago, who had put an end to his dreams of a calendar Grand Slam, the Serb can go for a 24th Major, the first since 2018 at Flushing Meadows. The start of the match is scheduled for 10 p.m. in France, 4 p.m. in New York.

The final is broadcast on TV on Eurosport, to be followed in live text on RMC Sport and in regular updates on the radio on RMC.