Wawrinka outlasts Djokovic to claim US Open title - News Summed Up

Wawrinka outlasts Djokovic to claim US Open title


The 31-year-old Swiss added the New York crown to his 2014 Australian Open title - he beat Djokovic in the quarter-finals - and the Roland Garros trophy from last season, where he defeated the world number one Serb in the final.Wawrinka has now won his last 11 finals dating to early 2014; his victory lifts his record over Djokovic to 5-19.Djokovic was treated twice for blister and toenail problems, which he said were painfully limiting his movement.Wawrinka came to the final with 18 hours on court while Djokovic -thanks to three retirements and a walkover - had played for only nine hours.The Serb world number one stands 2-5 in US Open finals after losing to Wawrinka in just under four hours of battle. He has stalled on a dozen grand slam titles.- DPA


Source: The Nation Bangkok September 12, 2016 01:57 UTC



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