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Djokovic, a 36-year-old from Serbia, moved one major singles title in front of Serena Williams to become the first player to win 24 in the Open era, which began in 1968.

Djokovic got past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match that was more closely contested than the straight-set score indicated.

The new world No1 matches Margaret Court after a straight-sets victory over Daniil Medvedev at Flushing Meadows

Novak Djokovic emerged from an exhilarating and exhausting US Open final with a 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday night, using every ounce of his energy and some serve-and-volley guile to get past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match that was more closely contested than the straight-set…

The 36-year-old Serbian, who is back up to world number one, beat third seed Medvedev 6-3 7-6 (5) 6-3 for a fourth Flushing Meadows crown

Novak Djokovic stands in his way.

McIlroy will head into the final round two shots off the lead.

Medvedev will face Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final in a rematch from the 2021 tournament.

Novak Djokovic reached his 10th US Open final after exposing the inexperience of 20-year-old Ben Shelton in his 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (4) semi-final victory

Djokovic beat the 20-year-old 6-3 6-2 7-6 (4)

McIlroy is eight shots behind the 13-under-par tally recorded by the pacesetters.