Rafael Nadal creates history in USopen final
Rafael Nadal cemented his place in history with a four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the US Open final.
With this win Nadal becomes only the fourth man after Rod Laver, Andre Agassi and Roger Federer to have won all four Grand Slams in the Open Era.
He said: "(Winning the US Open) is more than I dreamt, just to arrive to the final was amazing and to have the trophy in my hands in a few seconds with my heart beating is going to be unbelievable."
Of his opponent, Nadal added: "First thing, I would like to congratulate Novak and all his team for a great tournament, you're a great player and you're going to win this trophy very soon, I'm sure of that.
"I want to congratulate you for a great attitude after losing a Grand Slam final, that's a great example for the kids."
In turn Djokovic said: "It's a great honour to be here.
"I would like first to congratulate Rafa and his team for an amazing tournament.
"Right now he is the best player in the world and he absolutely deserves this title, well done."
With this win Nadal becomes only the fourth man after Rod Laver, Andre Agassi and Roger Federer to have won all four Grand Slams in the Open Era.
He said: "(Winning the US Open) is more than I dreamt, just to arrive to the final was amazing and to have the trophy in my hands in a few seconds with my heart beating is going to be unbelievable."
Of his opponent, Nadal added: "First thing, I would like to congratulate Novak and all his team for a great tournament, you're a great player and you're going to win this trophy very soon, I'm sure of that.
"I want to congratulate you for a great attitude after losing a Grand Slam final, that's a great example for the kids."
In turn Djokovic said: "It's a great honour to be here.
"I would like first to congratulate Rafa and his team for an amazing tournament.
"Right now he is the best player in the world and he absolutely deserves this title, well done."
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