Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Rafael Nadal survived a spirited comeback by Daniil Medvedev to win the United States Open final, 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4, and claim his 19th Grand Slam title on Sunday.
Nadal crept closer to Roger Federer’s record of 20 major championships.
The relentless Nadal, a Spaniard who was once considered a clay-court specialist, captured his fourth U.S. Open championship, all since Federer won the last of his five in 2008. Nadal also won the 2009 Australian Open, giving him five major titles on hardcourts, and he also captured two Wimbledon titles on grass.