Chasing history: Djokovic in U.S. Open final

If Novak beats Daniil Medvedev on Sunday, he will set a record with his 21st major and will become the first man to complete a calendar slam since 1969. - Stan [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20210911) Sports. And then some. 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