Summary

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  • Russia's Daniil Medvedev wins 6-4 6-4 6-4 against Serbia's Novak Djokovic in US Open final to win maiden Grand Slam title

  • World number one Djokovic had been chasing a record 21st men's Grand Slam singles title

  • This was second seed Medvedev's third Grand Slam final - the 25-year-old lost the 2019 final at Flushing Meadows to Rafael Nadal

Live Reporting

Matthew Henry

  1. Djokovic holds

    Djokovic 4-6 4-6 4-5 Medvedev*

    Djokovic holds, smiles and waves his fist.

    He believes. He really believes as do 25,000 inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.

  2. *Djokovic 4-6 4-6 3-5 Medvedev

    Medvedev was shaky there. Djokovic will know it. He'll remember how this felt.

    There are people standing after every point Djokovic wins. He still has to hold here. 30-15.

  3. 'Magic shirt change?'

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The magic shirt change for Djokovic - could it be?

  4. Djokovic breaks back

    *Djokovic 4-6 4-6 3-5 Medvedev

    Another double fault! A forehand error.

    Listen to this noise. Raucous.

  5. Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I think the crowd has got to give him a bit of room but they will never let up the New York crowd.

  6. Djokovic 4-6 4-6 2-5 Medvedev*

    The crowd won't quieten for Medvedev so he serves anyway. It's a double fault. Djokovic hangs in there.

    Deuce.

  7. Djokovic 4-6 4-6 2-5 Medvedev*

    Long from Djokovic!

    This is it!

    Championship point for Daniil Medvedev...

  8. Djokovic 4-6 4-6 2-5 Medvedev*

    Loud, loud cheers as Medvedev double faults. He's rushing.

  9. Djokovic 4-6 4-6 2-5 Medvedev*

    An ace quietens the crowd after a Djokovic winner.

    15-15.

  10. Medvedev serving for championship

    Djokovic 4-6 4-6 2-5 Medvedev*

    Up steps Daniil Medvedev for the biggest game of his life...

  11. Djokovic 4-6 4-6 2-5 Medvedev*

    Djokovic is changing his shirt at the change of ends. Is that a signal as if to suggest he's still going to be around for a while yet?

  12. Get Involved

    #bbctennis or Text 81111 (UK only)

    Obi 1: Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal owe Daniil Medvedev a pint or two.

    It's not over yet... but there are people on the pitch...

  13. Djokovic holds to force Medvedev to serve for title

    Djokovic 4-6 4-6 2-5 Medvedev*

    Ace! Where has that been all night? Novak Djokovic asks the question.

    How's your nerve, Daniil?

  14. Djokovic serving to stay in match

    *Djokovic 4-6 4-6 1-5 Medvedev

    Another puff of the cheeks from Djokovic.

    30-30.

    There are screams in the crowd.

  15. Russell Fuller
    Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's hard not to have sympathy for Novak Djokovic at a time like this. What a monumental effort to win the first 27 Grand Slam matches of the year.

    It looks as if 28 will be beyond him.

  16. Medvedev holds to move to the brink of title

    *Djokovic 4-6 4-6 1-5 Medvedev

    Daniil Medvedev is a game away from the US Open title.

  17. Djokovic 4-6 4-6 1-4 Medvedev*

    Djokovic into the net. There isn't even a reaction.

    40-30.

  18. Get Involved

    #bbctennis or Text 81111 (UK only)

    Rafan: As I thought pre-match, Novak's preparing the most dramatic route possible to Calendar Year Grand Slam for his doc by winning from 2 sets and 2 breaks down. Kudos for having the imagination and understanding of what will make a better film for future kids to enjoy.

  19. Djokovic 4-6 4-6 1-4 Medvedev*

    A huge slice of luck for Medvedev. The lucky net cord prevents Djokovic bringing up two break points.

    30-30. Djokovic still has a sniff...

  20. Djokovic 4-6 4-6 1-4 Medvedev*

    The biggest roar of the night follows Djokovic gobbling a horror drop shot from Medvedev. Same again after a double fault.

    They still believe.

    15-30.