It is as if 36-year-old Novak Djokovic winning the grand slam became a routine as he bagged another title after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open Final on Sunday, September 10 at Flushing Meadows.

36-Year-Old Novak Djokovic Marks His 24 Grand Slam Titles: The Oldest US Open Men’s Winner In The Open Era. (Photo: WashingtonPost)

36-Year-Old Player Won Over Medvedev

The 36-year-old player ruled Medvedev with the score 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3. This accomplishment of the 36-year-old player has equaled Margaret Court’s record haul of 24 Grand Slams and leading over Rafael Nadal. Well, this was not about rivalry with Nadal but instead, it was proof that the 36-year-old man still got the physical and mental edge over the younger challengers. The 36-year-old Serbian player hails the title of being the oldest US Open men’s winner in the Open Era and the first to bring home three Grand Slam events in a season for the fourth time.

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36-Year-Old Player Career Over Time

It could be traced back to 1968 during the launch of the Open era when the 36-year-old player started to acquire his trophies. Now, the 36-year-old player’s dreams continue to come true, way back when his childhood dream was to become the best player in the world. Well, the 36-year-old player truly aspired to inspire which earned him 24 Grand Slams surpassing other men and women record holders and boarding the same boat with Court. To give you a glimpse of women and men with the highest number of Grand Slam titles including the amateur and Open eras, here is a list:

• Novak Djokovic, 24
• Margaret Court, 24
• Serena Williams, 23
• Steffi Graf, 22
• Rafael Nadal, 22
• Roger Federer, 20

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