US Open 2011 - Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal as it happened

0145: A fantastic match that felt like a five-setter, and Novak Djokovic wins his third Grand Slam of the year, becoming only the sixth man to do so. Read our report from David Ornstein and check back later - oh, go on then, in the morning - for all the reaction. Thanks for your input over the last 15 wee... days of the US Open, it's been magic. Now, I've got a court booked for midday. Any chance of moving it back a bit....?

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From Jdmm89 via text: "I love being proved wrong! What a performance from Novak Djokovic. Best match of the year by a mile! Worth being late for work tomorrow...... I THINK SO!!"

From anon via text: "Ice baths all round! Congratulations Nole, one away from a career grand slam! "


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From sssssarah on Twitter: "We are so lucky, so incredibly spoiled by the tennis we've just seen. Roll on the World Tour Finals at the O2. #bbctennis"

From Rooseys08 on Twitter: "What Nadal has just said just shows what a champion he is. Absolutely fantastic ambassador to the sport and a true role model. #bbctennis"

Novak Djokovic
0135: Djokovic - "It really sounds unreal [to be US Open champion], it's an incredible feeling. I had an amazing year and it keeps growing. Every time I play Rafa it's a great challenge and I wish that we have many more tough matches in the upcoming years." And on 9/11: "I just want to add to what Rafa said, this is more important than sport. We cannot realise how lucky we are to live and do something that we love."


Rafael Nadal
0131: Nadal - "Obviously I'm disappointed, but this guy's doing unbelievable things, what you did this year is probably impossible to repeat, so well done. I try my best in every moment. These kinds of matches are very difficult. I tried to play aggressive but he always makes a fantastic comeback. That's tennis. I'm happy with what I did. This year I lost a lot of finals against him, I have to accept it, and for sure next year I will come back and try my best." And remembering Sunday's 9/11 anniversary, he adds: "All the best to the families of the victims."