This is Djokovic’s fourth championship in New York, where he was unable to compete a year ago because he isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19. This goes alongside his 10 trophies from the Australian Open, seven from Wimbledon and three from the French Open, extending his lead on the men’s Slam list. Rafael Nadal, sidelined since January with a hip problem, is next with 22; Roger Federer, who announced his retirement a year ago, finished with 21.
It's a shame Djokovic lost out on those opportunities, because he isn't vaccinated. But he also lost out on a U.S. Open he would have won, because he spazzed out.