Who is the chair umpire for the Men’s Singles final at the US Open 2023 between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev?

Greg Allensworth, a Gold Badge Umpire, will officiate the US Open 2023 Men's Singles Final. 

Who is the chair umpire for the Men’s Singles final at the US Open 2023 between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev?

Novak Djokovic, Gregory Allensworth and Daniil Medvedev (Credits: Reuters, Nirsa and CNN)

The stage is set for a historic duel at the US Open as tennis legend Novak Djokovic starts on a bid to win his 24th Grand Slam singles title. Daniil Medvedev, his opponent in the final, stands in his way. The match has the weight of history, rekindling memories of their epic clash in 2021.

Djokovic’s desire to win a Grand Slam is apparent. With 23 Grand Slam championships under his belt, the Serb is on the verge of tying the legendary Margaret Court‘s record. The final of the 2023 US Open might be the day he puts his name in tennis history with a record-tying 24th major title.

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However, it is not just the pursuit of history that makes this last installment so compelling. Djokovic has a grudge towards Medvedev, who dashed his hopes of completing a calendar Grand Slam in 2021. The Russian’s straight-sets victory final deprived Djokovic of the opportunity to become the first player to win all four Grand Slam championships in a single year since Australian great Rod Laver in 1969.

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Surprisingly, despite his incredible achievements and dominance at the Australian Open, Djokovic has suffered some of his most heartbreaking defeats at the US Open. On the other hand, Medvedev, who defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals to reach his fifth Grand Slam final, is no stranger to battling through the furnace of major tournaments.

The 27-year-old Russian battled Rafael Nadal in a five-set marathon at the US Open in 2019, just missing out on the title. Two years later, in Melbourne, Medvedev lost to Djokovic in a hard-fought final, and Nadal defeated him again at the Australian Open. These experiences have shaped Medvedev into a powerful contender capable of competing with the sport’s elite.

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Know all about Gregory Allensworth, the chair umpire who will officiate Men’s Singles final in the US Open 2023

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Gregory Allensworth (Credit: Nirsa)

Greg Allensworth, a Gold Badge Chair Umpire, has been named chair umpire for the Men’s Singles final at the 2023 US Open. The meeting of two tennis titans, Djokovic and Medvedev, promises to be a spectacle. Allensworth’s selection adds a level of prominence to this high-stakes contest.

Allensworth’s superb credentials make him an exceptional fit for such an important project. He is famous for holding the Gold Badge Chair Umpire designation, the highest certification granted by the Joint Certification Program including ATP, WTA, ITF, and Grand Slams.

Notably, Allensworth has been a part of the ATP Elite Team of Chair Umpires since 2019, indicating his standing as one of the sport’s best officials. From 2015 to 2019, he served as an ITF/Grand Slam Development Team Chair Umpire. There he greatly contributed to the growth and development of officiating talent in the sport.

Allensworth’s professional career as a tennis umpire has included appearances on the ATP and WTA Tours, Grand Slam events, the Davis Cup, the Billie Jean King Cup, and even the Olympic Games.

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