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16.09.2011 Sports News

Incredible Djokovic wins US Open

16.09.2011 LISTEN
By The Statesman

Novak Djokovic confirmed his status as the world's best player with a stunning victory over defending champion Rafael Nadal to lift his first US Open title.

The top seed from Serbia gave a display of breathtaking quality to triumph 6-2 6-4 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 in four hours and 10 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Nadal, who was bidding to win his 11th Grand Slam title, has now lost all six of his meetings with Djokovic in 2011.

Djokovic holds the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open titles.

And he becomes only the sixth man in the open era to win three of the four majors in the same year.

"It's an incredible feeling," said the 24-year-old, who has lost only two of his 66 matches in 2011. "I've had an amazing year and it keeps going. Every time I play Rafa it's a big challenge.

"He's had a great tournament and I wish we have many more tough matches in the coming years."

Djokovic was beaten by Nadal at the same stage 12 months ago, but he turned the tables on the Spaniard this time around.

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