But for that, Djokovic would have headed to the US Open needing victory to become the first man since Rod Laver to complete the calendar-year Grand Slam, just as he did in 2021, when Daniil Medvedev stopped him in the final. His run to the Wimbledon final greatly enhanced his popularity, with a plethora of media reporting on his skills. That came off the back of his first-ever Grand Slam final, when he lost to Djokovic at the French Open, having won the first two sets. It would take another two years before he would reach another major final, suffering a number of humbling losses along the way. But now, following two defeats to Djokovic, Tsitsipas is primed and ready to step into the limelight.

Source: The Guardian October 18, 2023 16:09 UTC