WATCH: Djokovic Crosses Net To Offer Medvedev Help After Nasty Fall In US Open Final

Novak Djokovic once again showed sportsmanship on the tennis court, offering Daniil Medvedev help during the 2023 US Open final.

The electric atmosphere at the Flushing Meadows was palpable as two of the best players on the ATP Tour, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, faced off in yet another US Open final, after playing already once back in 2021.

But at times, it was more than the magnificent shot-making or the incredible rallies. Having sealed the first two sets in a masterclass of precision and agility, Djokovic was clearly in the zone, while Medvedev was doing everything he could to keep up with the Serb's relentless pace.

The anticipation was mounting, and the buzz amongst spectators grew louder with every passing point. The pivotal moment came early in the third set. As the score stood at 1-1, a rally unfolded that saw Medvedev lose his balance and fall down.

A hush fell over the crowd, their collective breath held. The intensity of the match had been broken by an unexpected incident. But still, a very nice moment of sportsmanship followed afterwards, coming from none other than the 23-time Grand Slam champion.

Despite being in the middle of a high-pressure championship match, Djokovic's immediate reaction was not to claim the point or to strategize his next move. Instead, seeing his opponent in distress, he crossed the net, a rare occurrence in professional tennis, to check on Medvedev.

As Djokovic approached, offering a hand to help him up, Medvedev signalled that he was okay and preferred to get up on his own. But the gesture, the simple act of one player showing concern for another, overshadowed the competitiveness of the match. For those few seconds, the result of the game took a backseat, and the values of sportsmanship, respect, and camaraderie took center stage.