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Novak Djokovic Defeats Alexander Zverev, Eyes 21st Major Title and Calendar Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic is one match away from making history. On Friday, he let out a loud scream with his arms in the air as he defeated No. 4 Alexander Zverev, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4, 4–6, 6–2, in the U.S. Open semifinal match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

If Djokovic defeats Daniil Medvedev on Sunday in the men's final, he will earn his 21st Grand Slam title and become the first male player to win a calendar Grand Slam since Rod Laver in 1969. The last player to achieve the calendar Slam was Steffi Graf in 1988.

Djokovic described the winning feeling as a "hurricane" of emotions.