Novak Djokovic, right, led Stan Wawrinka 19-4 in their duels prior to the US Open final. But Wawrinka had won two of the last five at majors.
Novak Djokovic, right, led Stan Wawrinka 19-4 in their duels prior to the US Open final. But Wawrinka had won two of the last five at majors.
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Djokovic made the better start, up 4-1. He looked very sharp.
Djokovic made the better start, up 4-1. He looked very sharp.
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Wawrinka was struggling with his game, including his serve.
Wawrinka was struggling with his game, including his serve.
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But Djokovic needed a tiebreak to win the first, a backhand down the line the key point.
But Djokovic needed a tiebreak to win the first, a backhand down the line the key point.
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Wawrinka rallied, though. He broke early in the second when Djokovic hit two double faults in one game.
Wawrinka rallied, though. He broke early in the second when Djokovic hit two double faults in one game.
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Djokovic was now in difficulty. He dropped serve to end the second set. Then he dropped serve to end the third.
Djokovic was now in difficulty. He dropped serve to end the second set. Then he dropped serve to end the third.
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Wawrinka sensed he was getting closer to victory. His attacking game was proving too much for Djokovic.
Wawrinka sensed he was getting closer to victory. His attacking game was proving too much for Djokovic.
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Djokovic began to wilt physically, needing a pair of medical timeouts in the fourth set. There was no coming back.
Djokovic began to wilt physically, needing a pair of medical timeouts in the fourth set. There was no coming back.
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And Wawrinka would later be lifting the trophy.
And Wawrinka would later be lifting the trophy.
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