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World No 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic faces the third seed Stan Wawrinka in the US Open men’s final. Follow our live blog for regular updates throughout the match. Preview: Novak Djokovic’s U.S. Open final against Stan Wawrinka on Sunday will be the Serb’s third Grand Slam title match of 2016 and his seventh in the past eight majors. It is Djokovic’s 21st Grand Slam final in all, second in the history of men’s tennis only to Roger Federer’s 28. And it gives Djokovic the chance to gain more ground in the championship count, too, of course: He can raise his trophy total to 13, which would place him alone in fourth place behind Federer (17), Rafael Nadal (14) and Pete Sampras (14). After a draining, and decidedly unusual, four-set victory over Gael Monfils in the semifinals Friday, when he got both shoulders massaged by a trainer, Djokovic looked forward to a bit of rest. That’s kind of rich, considering he has spent almost exactly half as much time on court as Wawrinka so far: a tad under 9 hours vs. slightly less than 18 hours. [caption id=“attachment_3000154” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] It’s Novak Djokovic vs Stan Wawrinka in the US Open Men’s final. [/caption] “I have an extra day now to recover and get ready for the finals, which is, you know, where definitely I desire to be whenever I come to the Grand Slams,” said Djokovic, the No. 1 seed and defending champion. “I want to be able to put myself in position to fight for the trophy, and everything that has happened in the tournament so far is behind me now. My thoughts are only on Sunday’s match.” As well they should be. For while No. 3 seed Wawrinka will be participating in only his third Grand Slam final, he won each of the other two. Plus, he has won each of his past 10 finals at all tournaments. And while he is only 4-19 against Djokovic over their careers, half of Wawrinka’s victories came en route to his major titles, in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Australian Open and the final of the 2015 French Open. “Stan is a big-match player,” Djokovic acknowledged. “He loves the big stage.” He’s also something of a late bloomer. Wawrinka did not reach a Grand Slam semifinal until his 35th appearance in a major, at age 28. Now, a little more than five months past his 31st birthday, he can become the oldest U.S. Open champion since Ken Rosewall was 35 in 1970. He’d also be only the fifth man in the Open era with at least two major titles after 30 (his Swiss countryman and pal, Federer, only has one since turning that age). “I know I have some ups and downs during the year. I’m not playing my best tennis in every tournament. But I’m trying to work as hard as I can to give me the chance to play well every time I step on the court,” Wawrinka said after beating Kei Nishikori in a four-set semifinal. “And in Grand Slams is where I want to play my best tennis, is where I want to be the better player, always find a way to find my game and to put everything together.” Wawrinka, though, nearly departed Flushing Meadows last weekend. That’s when, in the third round against 64th-ranked Dan Evans, Wawrinka faced a match point in a fourth-set tiebreaker, saved it, and wound up winning in the fifth, repeatedly using what’s become his trademark gesture: pointing an index finger to his temple. What’s that all about? “Sometimes, I don’t always find myself comfortable on the court and I have to fight with myself. So that’s what I’m focusing (on) here: to fight, to suffer, to accept to suffer, to accept that the player in front of me (is) playing better,” he explained. “And that’s when I’m happy with myself and proud of myself — when I stay strong with what I want to do.” Nothing he does on a court with his racket is as important as his smooth, one-handed backhand. When on-target, it might be the prettiest, and most effective, shot in all of tennis. Djokovic can lay claim to some superlatives, too. His return of serve ranks up there with the best ever. As do his body-twisting court coverage and ability to go from defense to offense just like that. This matchup will be Djokovic’s seventh U.S. Open final, and Wawrinka’s first. “In general, I know when I arrive in the final, I’m ready to play my best tennis, and that’s what I’m looking for. That’s what I’m trying to do,” Wawrinka said. “But … when you play Novak, even playing your best tennis, you can also lose.” (With inputs from AP)
US Open 2016 Men's Final Highlights: Stan Wawrinka defeats Novak Djokovic for third major title
World No 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic faces the third seed Stan Wawrinka in the US Open men’s final. Follow our live blog for regular updates throughout the match. Preview: Novak Djokovic’s U.S. Open final against Stan Wawrinka on Sunday will be the Serb’s third Grand Slam title match of 2016 and his seventh in the past eight majors. It is Djokovic’s 21st Grand Slam final in all, second in the history of men’s tennis only to Roger Federer’s 28.
 "US Open 2016 Men's Final Highlights: Stan Wawrinka defeats Novak Djokovic for third major title")
US Open 2016:
Men’s singles champion: Stan Wawrinka
Women’s singles champion: Angelique Kerber
Men’s doubles champions: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares
Women’s doubles champions: Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova
Mixed doubles champions: Mate Pavic and Laura Siegemund
Junior Boys’ singles champion: Félix Auger-Aliassime
Junior Girls’ singles champion: Kayla Day
At 31 years, five months, Wawrinka has become the oldest US Open champion since Ken Rosewall in 1970 (35 years, 10 months).
He is also on an 11-match winning streak in finals since the beginning of 2014. Prior to that, he was 4-9 from 2005-13.
Roger Federer is still the last male player to have defended the US Open title. He won the last two of five in a row in 2007-08.
US Open men’s final summary:
Pointing to his temple after winning the biggest of points, Stan Wawrinka wore Novak Djokovic down and beat the defending champion 6-7 (1), 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday for his first U.S. Open title and third Grand Slam trophy overall.
The 31-year-old Wawrinka is the oldest U.S. Open men’s champion since Ken Rosewall was 35 in 1970.
Yet he already had gained the upper hand by the time No. 1 Djokovic clutched at his left leg and grimaced after missing a forehand while getting broken early in the fourth set. From there, Djokovic briefly began conceding points, showing little of the fight he’s so famous for, and received treatment on both feet from a trainer.
The No. 3-seeded Wawrinka has won only five of 24 career meetings against No. 1 Djokovic, but has now beaten the 12-time major champion on the way to each of his own Grand Slam titles, including in the 2014 Australian Open quarterfinals and 2015 French Open final.
Wawrinka won 144 points overall to Djokovic’s 143.
The Swiss saved 14 of 17 break points; and converted 6 of the 10 he created.
For 3rd time at this event, he dropped the first set and still won.
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— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 12, 2016
Stan Wawrinka is 1 of 8 men to win at least 3 Grand Slam finals without losing pic.twitter.com/qpR2XVlS7Z
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) September 12, 2016
Stan Wawrinka’s record:
3 Grand Slam finals
3 times against the reigning number 1
3 different Majors
3-0
Australian Open 2014
French Open 2015
US Open 2016
Stan Wawrinka is the US Open 2016 champion!
He defeats the defending champion 6-7(1), 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 to win his third Grand Slam title.
Wawrinka goes down 0-30.
Then comes up with a ground stroke winner and a big serve. 30-30.
Two points away.
Two quick holds from both players and we have arrived at 5-2.
Djokovic takes another medical timeout for his toe. He will now serve to stay in the final.
Wawrinka just four points away from lifting his first US Open trophy!
Such a crucial game for Wawrinka to hold and how! Djokovic had three break points but couldn’t convert any. Then on game point, he hit a blistering forehand in the hole to finally hold.
Djokovic let him off the hook in that game. He has converted only 3 out of 17 break points that he has created.
“He can see the physio, whenever he wants…he could have done it while he was still serving.”—Wawrinka
Djokovic to Wawrinka, with a wave of the hand: “Stan, sorry man. I couldn’t stand it.” Wawrinka with a half-shrug, half-wave back.
Djokovic was in danger of going down a double break after double faulting twice in his previous game but he wriggles out a hold after Wawrinka sends a return long. 3-1.
Djokovic sort of limping at the end of the game and then calls for a trainer. Remember, this is not the change of ends and Wawrinka looks annoyed. Djokovic takes a medical timeout for blisters on his foot.
Wawrinka visibly frustrated and complains to the chair umpire loudly about the timing of the MTO.
In the fourth set, Wawrinka quickly races to a 3-0 lead after breaking Djokovic’s serve once. The backhand is on fire now. Clean, strong hitting from the Swiss man.
Meanwhile, Djokovic looks like he may be cramping and isn’t moving all that well. No trainer called at the change of ends though. He just puts ice on his legs. Wawrinka in control of the match. Can the defending champion change things up?
Third set summary:
Stan Wawrinka is one set from winning the U.S. Open against top-ranked Novak Djokovic.
Wawrinka won the third set 7-5 to take a two sets to one lead in Sunday’s final. The third-seeded Wawrinka broke Djokovic’s serve in the final game for the second straight set.
Wawrinka is looking to improve to 3-0 in his career in major finals, which includes a victory over Djokovic at last year’s French Open. He’s won the last 10 tournament finals he’s contested.
Number of points won:
Wawrinka 117
Djokovic 110
The third set lasted for an hour and 16 minutes and it didn’t even go to a tie-break! Slugfest.
Stan Wawrinka breaks to take a 2-1 lead over Novak Djokovic!
Very clutch from the Swiss on break points and he will now open the fourth set, serving first. Just like he did in the last two sets.
Gorgeous view of the Arthur Ashe Stadium as the sun sets on the US Open men’s final.
Djokovic breezes through his service and holds at love to put the pressure on Wawrinka.
Wawrinka gets to 30-30 on his own serve but then gets a bit of luck. Djokovic’s backhand clips the tape, falls back at 30-30. On the next point, his forehand does the same at 40-30. 6-5 to the Swiss.
Djokovic serving to take it to a tie-break.
And Wawrinka holds on his third advantage point. Every time he was in trouble, he went for the body serve to restrict Djokovic’s returning. And then held with the kicker out wide.
Djokovic serving to stay in the third set at 5-4.
4-4 and this turning out to be an extremely crucial game. Wawrinka had 40-0 but the double faulted. Deuce.
Wawrinka cannot string two points together Two more deuces after he lets advantage points slip twice.
Djokovic finally holds in the third set after losing the last five games of the match. He gets on the board, 3-1.
Wawrinka is zoning right now. Hitting winners of his forehand and backhand at will. Most imporatntly, his body serve has been working really well against Djokoivic. Rescued him every time he’s been in a bit of a hole.
Wawrinka races to a 2-0 lead in the second set, saving break points on his own serve and then breaking Djokovic’s. Four straight games won by the Swiss player.
Break points converted:
Wawrinka 4/7
Djokovic 2/11
Second set summary:
Stan Wawrinka has evened up the U.S. Open final against Novak Djokovic at a set apiece.
The two-time major champ won the second set 6-4 after Djokovic won the first in a tiebreaker. Wawrinka broke Djokovic’s serve in the final game on the Serb’s 14th unforced error of the set.
After a shaky start to the match, Wawrinka started to find his form late in the first set, and that continued in the second.
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