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Novak Djokovic Defeats Juan Del Potro To Win US Open

September 10, 2018

By Lindsay
Novak Djokovic Defeats Juan Del Potro To Win US Open

 

Novak Djokovic produced a flawless performance to beat Juan Martin del Potro in the US Open final and win his 14th Grand Slam title.

The 31-year-old won 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 to earn his third US Open title and equal American great Pete Sampras’ haul of major trophies.

Djokovic survived an epic second set that took 96 minutes before running through the third set.

After hugging his great friend at the net, Djokovic jumped into his box to celebrate with his wife Jelena and team.

Del Potro was also unable to control his emotions after the match — letting the tears come when he finally got a moment to himself when sitting down on his chair before the official trophy presentation.

The two champions again showed their class during the presentations when they were given a chance to speak to the fans.

“This is not easy to speak right now, but I love you too, guys,” del Potro said.

“I’m so happy to be playing the final against this magnificent idol.

“He knows he’s one player I want to watch winning titles. Congrats to Novak. You deserve to win.”

Djokovic won plenty of respect from the crowd when he shared his respect for del Potro and Sampras during his on-court interview.

He also won $US3.8 million and has overtaken Roger Federer on the list of all-time career prize money earners in tennis.

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