Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff both triumphed at the 2023 US Open.
On Sunday, Djokovic took down Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his 24th major title, the Open era record for Grand Slam victories. Djokovic's dominance suggests that he's more than capable of adding to that number over the remainder of his career.
A parade of notables gave him props for his historic achievement.
Undeniable greatness!!!
β victoria azarenka (@vika7) September 10, 2023
What a legend! @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/Q4VANrBOFR
Congratulations to 24x Grand Slam champion @DjokerNole, the Men's Singles Champion of the #USOpen! https://t.co/tapu9ZZS9a
β Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 10, 2023
Idemo champion!!! π
β Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) September 10, 2023
@DjokerNole @usopen https://t.co/87KpaDTqxS
Well done again Novak, I'm sure 24 feels as great as one, especially when you have fought so hard to get where you are and to stay there against a growing tide of challengers. You were on high alert tonight against a quality player in Daniil. Take another bow, champ! π
β Rod Laver (@rodlaver) September 10, 2023
On Saturday, Gauff engineered a comeback from an early deficit against Aryna Sabalenka to take a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory. It's the 19-year-old American's first major win and breaks a streak of 13 majors without a champion from the United States.
After the match, celebrities from the sports world and beyond congratulated Gauff on her victory.
Inspirational win @CocoGauff π,
β Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 10, 2023
Been watching your πΎ and following you for years. It's great to see so much hard work and passion being rewarded.
You shine brighter than everπ#TEAM8 pic.twitter.com/BmtEnOz9O0
Congrats to you both! @CocoGauff on your 1st GS title, so special on your home soil and to @SabalenkaA on becoming new no 1. Amazing night and time for women's tennis!ππΌπ
β Iga ΕwiΔ tek (@iga_swiatek) September 10, 2023
Cccccccooooooooooccccccccooooooo !!!!!!!!! Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
β andyroddick (@andyroddick) September 9, 2023
This generation is living the dream of the Original 9.
β Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 9, 2023
Congratulations, @CocoGauff! π https://t.co/Tl5XlDRi9E
The cutest moment. Congrats @CocoGauff π«ΆπΌ https://t.co/c9RafwVlom
β Jessie Pegula (@JPegula) September 9, 2023
Congratulations Cocofina @CocoGauff πππ my girl you are amazing!!!!
β sloanestephens (@SloaneStephens) September 9, 2023
πππ Champ!! https://t.co/s1K773rPIO
β Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) September 9, 2023
Wow @CocoGauff
β victoria azarenka (@vika7) September 9, 2023
What a moment! Congratulations!
Very well deserved! Enjoy every moment of it β€οΈ
Congratulations to US Open champion, @CocoGauff! We couldn't be prouder of you on and off the court - and we know the best is yet to come.
β Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 9, 2023
CoCo!!!!!! πΎπΎπΎ
β Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) September 9, 2023
She's Special ππΎπ@CocoGauff https://t.co/gF7J08iBDB
β Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 10, 2023
GOOOOOOOD COCO!!!@CocoGauff Young π
β Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) September 9, 2023
Coco!!! let's go!!! π€
β Saquon Barkley (@saquon) September 9, 2023
So proud of you, @CocoGauff! Your hard work and grit was on display throughout this tournament. This is your moment! ππΎ pic.twitter.com/WBeqiaIrTk
β Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 9, 2023
What a moment @CocoGauff Congratulations on an amazing performance and you are a true champion on and off the court. You make the sport proud
β James Blake (@JRBlake) September 9, 2023
Congratulations on breaking the ice at the US Open @CocoGauff. Winning your first major at home is special. You kept calm and withstood the pressure with maturity and purpose, the sign of a great champion. Enjoy the moment! π
β Rod Laver (@rodlaver) September 9, 2023