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Medvedev foils Djokovic's historic Grand Slam bid with dominant U.S. Open victory

Daniil Medvedev of Russia reacts as he plays against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their men's singles final match on day 14 of the 2021 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday. (Elsa/Getty Images - image credit)
Daniil Medvedev of Russia reacts as he plays against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their men's singles final match on day 14 of the 2021 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday. (Elsa/Getty Images - image credit)

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to capture his first major title at the U.S. Open in New York City on Sunday.

Djokovic was attempting to win a record-setting 21st major singles championship while also trying to become the first man to win a calendar-year Grand Slam in more than a half-century.

More to come.