Top-ranked Novak Djokovic claimed his first U.S. Open and third Grand Slam title of the year Monday, outslugging Rafael Nadal in four sets. Australian Samantha Stosur claimed the U.S. Open title Sunday, breezing to a 6-2, 6-3 victory over American star Serena Williams.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia, first seed, celebrates after defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain, second seed, to win the championship title at the U.S. Open held at the National Tennis Center on September 12, 2011 in New York. UPI/Monika Graff
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after losing a point in the third set tiebreak in his match against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the Men's Final in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 12, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after losing a point in the third set tiebreak in his match against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the Men's Final in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 12, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after losing a point in the third set tiebreak in his match against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the Men's Final in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 12, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
Tennis fans in Arthur Ashe Stadium watch Novak Djokovic of Serbia play Rafael Nadal of Spain in the Men's Final in at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 12, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce watch the men's final game at the U.S. Open held at the National Tennis Center on September 12, 2011 in New York. UPI/Monika Graff