Djokovic: Facing Nadal the biggest challenge in tennis

Novak Djokovic may have number one by his name but he knows he will face the best player in the world in today’s US Open final.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013 - 01:00

Eleanor Crooks

This will be a fourth consecutive US Open final for Djokovic, three of which have been against Nadal while he was beaten by Andy Murray 12 months ago.

They have managed one title apiece in New York, Nadal winning in 2010 to complete his career grand slam and Djokovic a year later.

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