On Sunday, Daniil Medvedev did what no one else had done this entire year: beat Novak Djokovic at a Grand Slam.
Medvedev was simply better than Djokovic, winning the US Open 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Djokovic had history on the line — the fourth calendar year Slam ever and his record 21st Grand Slam title — but after a punishing tournament, three more sets were just too many.
Medvedev started off strong out of the gate, winning three of the first four games. Facing a two-game deficit, Djokovic started changing it up. He went to the net more often, catching Medvedev off guard and forcing him to make errors.