There is a lot of significance of me being now shoulder to shoulder in terms of Grand Slam wins with him.”Djokovic moves closer to 14th Grand Slam titleThe victory puts Djokovic three Slam wins away from Nadal’s 17 and six behind Federer’s record 20. Djokovic had tumbled down the rankings, slowed last year by an elbow injury and a loss of confidence that accompanied a 54-week title drought. Djokovic faced neither of his greatest rivals en route to the title in Flushing Meadows. Djokovic would have relished taking on either — or both, although he admits that early in his career that wasn’t always the case. “Maybe 10 years ago I would say I’m not so happy to be part of this era with Nadal and Federer,” he said.

Source: The Express Tribune September 10, 2018 12:33 UTC