The crowd began chanting Djokovic's nickname, Nole, after he won a game to make Medvedev's lead 5-4 in the men's singles final. Djokovic broke out in tears when waiting for the changeover. "Tonight, even though I have not won the match, my heart is filled with joy and I'm the happiest man alive because you made me feel very special on the court," he said in his acceptance speech. "You guys touched my soul. I've never felt like this in New York."