Novak Djokovic has backed Rafael Nadal to become the greatest player of all time after failing to prevent the Spaniard from completing a sweep of the four grand slam titles in New York.
Nadal claimed the US Open with a 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-2 success at Flushing Meadows to add to the crowns won previously at the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon.
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