Stanislas Wawrinka reacts during his match against Novak Djokovic at the US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. Photo: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports/ReutersThird seed Stan Wawrinka rose to the occasion once again to beat top-seeded defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-7(1) 6-4 7-5 6-3 and win the US Open for the third grand slam title of his career. The 31-year-old Swiss, who defeated Djokovic on his way to winning the 2014 Australian Open and 2015 French Open, denied the world number one a third grand slam title this year following the Serb's wins in Australia and France. Wawrinka cashed in on six of 10 break point opportunities against Djokovic and frustrated the Serb by saving 14 of 17 break points against him. The victory was worth $US3.5 million for Wawrinka, who is only missing a Wimbledon victory to complete the coveted career grand slam

Source: Otago Daily Times September 12, 2016 00:22 UTC