Novak Djokovic’s calendar Grand Slam tilt is over, but his greatness continues to shine through

Novak Djokovic has come agonisingly close to sporting immortality.

On paper, the Serbian great can look back on 2021 as owner of a 27-1 win-loss record in slams — that one defeat coming right at the end of a glorious run.

On court, though, he was miles away in the US Open final, blown apart…