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US Open 2023 men's final: Novak Djokovic faces Daniil Medvedev seeking revenge and history

Novak Djokovic will seek revenge for his 2021 US Open final loss to Daniil Medvedev aware victory would secure a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

The Serb, 36, is again within reach of Margaret Court's all-time record, two months after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set thriller at Wimbledon.

"I understand every time in a Grand Slam final, it's another shot for history," Djokovic said.

"I'm aware of it, and of course I'm very proud of it," he added.

"But I don't have much time, nor do I allow myself to reflect on these things or think about the history too much.