WATCH: Daniil Medvedev refuses Novak Djokovic’s help after a ‘terrible’ fall during the US Open final despite the Serb offering his hand

Medvedev had a terrible fall after saving a point during the third set.

WATCH: Daniil Medvedev refuses Novak Djokovic’s help after a ‘terrible’ fall during the US Open final despite the Serb offering his hand

Daniil Medvedev refused Novak Djokovic's help after a terrible fall during 2023 US Open Final (Images via Tennis HQ, US Open X)

Russian tennis ace Daniil Medvedev refused Novak Djokovic’s help after he had a terrible fall on the court during the 2023 US Open Final. As Medvedev slipped and fell on the floor while trying to save a point, Djokovic came across the net and lent a helping hand, but Medvedev refused. The Russian wanted a few more seconds to recover and hence did not take Djokovic’s help. 

The Serbian gave Medvedev a thumbs up when he finally got up and resumed the play. The incident took place during the third set, when both players had secured a game each. Into the third game, Djokovic hit a drop shot and Medvedev tried to get his racket onto it but failed and even had a terrible fall. The Russian hurt his left elbow and the shoulder. 

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Seeing Medvedev on the floor, Djokovic came close to the net to check on him. The Serbian then crossed the net and lent a helping hand to the Russian. But Medvedev was still not ready to get back up, so he refused. 

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Coming to the result of the match, Novak Djokovic won it in three sets of 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in 3 hours and 16 minutes.

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Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev share words of admiration after US Open Final

Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev
Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev (Image via US Open)

After the 2023 US Open Final was done and dusted with Novak Djokovic being crowned the undisputed champion, Daniil Medvedev lauded the 36-year-old saying he still could not fathom how he won a Grand Slam final against Djokovic (Medvedev had defeated the Serb in 2021 US Open Final to lift his maiden Grand Slam title). The Russian also lauded Djokovic for his humility and humble nature.

“I find it amazing that I beat Novak in a Grand Slam Final. I played 5 finals against them (Djokovic and Rafael Nadal) and only won 1. He pushes me to be better.. we met when I was 500 in the world. He was super kind to me. He treated me as a normal person. He still does. Nothing changed. 24 Grand Slams, nothing changed. I think that’s something great about a person,” said Medvedev.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic also reciprocated the love saying that Medvedev has the most authentic personality. The Serbian legend also hoped, or better to say predicted, that Medvedev would win quite a few Grand Slam titles. Djokovic also asked the Russian to never change, especially with his celebrations and his comments.

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