Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev have a fantastic relationship and the world no.1 had a rather funny moment during the ceremony that followed the US Open final. Novak defeated his Russian opponent in straight sets, and during the ceremony, he jokingly apologized to Daniil’s wife for spoiling their wedding anniversary (which would be on September 12th).
During his speech, Daniil said: “Two years ago I won here, and I talked about what a great gift it was for my wife. Today is sh*t. Normally, the dates change, but today is Sunday again: wedding anniversary. I thought: come on, do it again! But this did not happen.”
Novak later commented: ”Sorry for today’s outcome, and please don’t take this the wrong way, but happy wedding anniversary to your wife. I’m sorry!. I with all my heart. If I knew that today was your anniversary, then maybe..you know.. the result.”
Novak Djokovic wishes Daniil Medvedev a happy anniversary at US Open:
“Please don’t take this the wrong way, happy anniversary to your wife. Im sorry. It comes from a good place. If I knew the anniversary was today, maybe.. you know.. the result.” 😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/pnK6A19Yqu
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 11, 2023
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWLWLWWW Now the world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 10th of September when he defeated world no.3 Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 in the final of the U.S. Open to win his 96th career title.
During this season Djokovic has achieved an overall 45-5 win-loss record. The Serbian has won 5 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. The Serbian was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
Daniil Medvedev in 2023
LWWWLWLWWW Currently ranked no.3, the Russian played his last encounter on the 10th of September when he surrendered to world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 in the final of the U.S. Open (draw).
Presently, during this year the Russian achieved an overall 55-12 match record. Daniil has won 5 titles in 2023 in Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai, Miami and Rome. Medvedev was the finalist in Indian Wells and U.S. Open.
Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev clashed against each other 15 times. Their actual head to head record is 10-5 for Djokovic. The last time they played, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 in the final in New York (U.S. Open) on the 10th of September 2023.
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