dramatic sets to win his second US Open and 10th Grand Slam
title.
The Serb won 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 in New York and will end the year
with three of the four tennis majors.
Djokovic, 28, kept his nerve in front of a heavily pro-Federer
crowd at Flushing Meadows.
The 34-year-old Swiss had been hoping to win his 18th major
title and his first for three years.
In a raucous night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium, after the
start of play was delayed by more than three hours because of
rain, Federer looked to have a real chance in the third set.
However Djokovic broke the Federer serve six times and saved
19 of 23 break points as he battled his way to a 27th win in 28
Grand Slam matches this year.
Most Grand Slam titles:
17: Roger Federer
14: Pete Sampras, Rafael Nadal
12: Roy Emerson
11: Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg
10: Bill Tilden, Novak Djokovic
SOURCE: BBC
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