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Djokovic beats Federer in US final

World number one Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in four dramatic sets to win his second US Open and 10th Grand Slam title.

The Serb won 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 in New York, and will end the year with three of the four Grand Slam titles.

Djokovic, 28, held his nerve despite a heavily pro-Federer crowd at Flushing Meadows in New York.

The 34-year-old Swiss had been hoping to win his 18th major title and first for three years.

In a raucous New York night session atmosphere, after the start of play was delayed by more than three hours because of rain, Federer looked to have a real chance in the third set.