Tennis fans were left fuming over the most American thing ever at the US Open

Tennis fans have been left fuming and called on America to stop one detail in the wake of Novak Djokovic’s historic US Open victory.

Novak Djokovic reigned supreme at the US Open on Monday as he took care of business in straight sets against Daniil Medvedev.

The Serbian superstar secured his 24th Grand Slam victory and celebrated immediately after the win with his family in the stands.

As the celebrations unfolded the court was rearranged for the trophy presentation, but it was there that fans grew frustrated.

Instead of the players being handed their trophies and the microphone, they underwent interviews on the stand before being presented with their trophies.

Medvedev was interviewed for several minutes before retired American star Andy Roddick handed him his runners up trophy.

It was then Djokovic’s turn to step up and be interviewed before he was handed his record 24th trophy and sent off for photos.

The scenes didn’t sit well with those watching on who simply just wanted to hear the stars talk.

Dear tournaments,

No matter the person you choose to do it, please scratch the on-court interviews during trophy ceremonies and just give players the microphone.

Thank you,

The tennis community.

— Gaspar Ribeiro Lança (@gasparlanca) September 10, 2023

No matter how good the interviewer is at their job, there simply shouldn’t be an interviewer in a trophy ceremony.

— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) September 10, 2023

For those who bemoan an interview during the #USOpen finals ceremony, remember the United States is a game show at heart. Bob Barker, RIP, knew that better than anyone.

— Erik Gudris (@ATNtennis) September 10, 2023

Djokovic proved too strong for Medvedev as he clinched the 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 victory to etch his name into the record books.

The win lands him a staggering 24th Grand Slam title, drawing level with Margaret Court on the all-time list.

It moves him clear of Serena Williams for Grand Slam wins in the Open era.

At 36, it also makes him the oldest US Open champion of the Open era, ahead of 35-year-old Ken Rosewall back in 1970, and secures him his fourth US Open crown.

Djokovic donned a special T-shirt shortly after his win which had a photo of him next to Kobe Bryant and the number 24.

Around the photo of the duo was the slogan “Mamba Forever”. Bryant, famously known as the “Black Mamba”, wore the number 24 for some of his storied career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Djokovic’s tribute to Kobe Bryant. Al Bello/Getty Images/AFP.

Fans weren’t happy with the post-game interviews. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/AFP

After the women’s final on Sunday (AEST), the trophy presentations took a surprising turn when 19-year-old Coco Gauff took the microphone and sent an unprovoked, prickly message to her critics.

“Honestly, thank you to the people who didn’t believe in me...two weeks ago, I won a 1000 title (in Cincinnati) and people were saying that was the biggest it was going to get,” she said. “Three weeks later, I’m here with this trophy right now.

“Honestly, those who thought they were putting water on my fire, you were really adding gas to it, and now I’m really burning so bright right now.”

Gauff had been beaten in her first Grand Slam final appearance at the French Open last year, a defeat she told ESPN on Saturday left her feeling like “my life was going to end”.

“That French Open loss (last year) was a heartbreak for me. That makes this moment even sweeter than I could imagine,” Gauff said.

“I’m so grateful for this moment. I don’t have any words for it to be honest.”