Rafael Nadal Beats Daniil Medvedev in Five Sets to Win US Open for 19th Major Title, a 118-mph service winner that Daniil Medvedev returned long, Nadal fell to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court and lay on his back. It was finally over.
Nadal, the No. 2 seed, prevailed in an instant classic for his fourth U.S. Open and 19th major title with a 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 victory over the No. 5 seeded Medvedev of Russia, who displayed huge guts in his first major final. The match went 4 hours, 51 minutes to win his fourth Tennis US Open title for his 19th major trophy on Sunday in Arthur Ashe Stadium. It’s Nadal’s overall career 84th singles title.
Nadal dropped only one set en route to the final.
This was Nadal’s second meeting against Medvedev, he dominated him the Montreal final 6-3, 6-0.
In the last tennis major of the decade, Nadal closed to within one of Roger Federer's men's mark of 20 Slams. It's entirely possible Nadal could tie and surpass Federer sometime in 2020.
"Have been an amazing final, no? Since I had more or less the match under control," Nadal said on court. "First word I have to say to Daniil is his summer is one of the best summers I have ever saw in our sport since I started playing.
"Everybody saw why he is the No. 4 player in the world at 23 years old. So many congratulations for everything. The way that he was able to fight, to change the rhythm of the match was just incredible. I’m sure that you will have many more chances to win here so all the best."
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