2011 US Open – Men's singles
Novak Djokovic defeated the defending champion Rafael Nadal in a rematch of the previous year's final, 6–2, 6–4, 6–7(3–7), 6–1 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2011 US Open. It was his first US Open title and fourth major title overall. Djokovic saved match points en route to the title, saving two against Roger Federer in the semifinals. This was the second consecutive US Open where Djokovic saved two match points against Federer to reach the final, and the fifth consecutive US Open where Djokovic and Federer played each other. With the loss, Federer failed to win a major in a calendar year for the first time since 2002.
The trophy presentation
Detail from final (Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal)
The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer was one of the most prolific rivalries in tennis history and is considered one of the greatest rivalries of all time.
Djokovic and Federer moments before the 2011 French Open semifinal where Federer won in four sets to give Djokovic his first loss of the season.
Djokovic holding the Wimbledon trophy after beating Federer in the longest final ever played at Wimbledon.
Djokovic won two consecutive US Open semifinals against Federer, saving double match points in each match.
Federer and Djokovic at the Canadian Masters in 2010, moments before their encounter.
