US Open Tennis Men’s Final 2015: Novak Djokovic Win Exactly What the Sport Needs

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Published: September 15, 2015

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Novak Djokovic is the hero tennis needs regardless of what the majority of fans think of him.

The 28-year-old superstar defeated Roger Federer in the 2015 U.S. Open finals in four sets, completing one of the greatest Grand Slam seasons ever seen in men's tennis. His latest championship gives him three titles in one season and a finals appearance in the fourth, helping him clinch the No. 1 ranking to end the year for the fourth time in his career.

With 16,145 points toward the world rankings, he has been as dominant as anyone in recent history. No. 2 Federer wouldn't even be able to catch him if he added his points (9,405) with compatriot Stan Wawrinka's (6,000), who is currently No. 4 in the world.

For as much talk about Serena Williams' march toward history over the past few weeks, Djokovic has arguably had as good, if not a better season.  

Despite the greatness he has displayed this year and over the past few seasons, he doesn't have the support you would expect. The fans at the U.S. Open final clearly favored Federer and weren't afraid to show it, forcing Djokovic to win in what seemed like a road environment for a college basketball team.

Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated was confused by the atmosphere:



A rowdy atmosphere like this isn't common for tennis, even with an emotional player such as Djokovic. It seemed like the crowd was trying to match the intensity of the top seed, who has a knack for egging the fans on as he plays. This almost-taunt to the crowd after the final point will likely be memorable:



The hand-to-the-ear move he pulled in a fourth-round win over Roberto Bautista Agut almost made him seem like a wrestling heel instead of a tennis champion.

Hardcore fans aren't necessarily happy to see these types of antics, but the reality is this is perfect to sustain and even increase the popularity of the sport. Love him or...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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