Serena caps memorable summer with US Open glory

Not for the first time in her career, Serena Williams climbed off the canvas to win her 15th grand slam title on home soil at the US Open.

The 30-year-old had been a hot favourite to beat world number one Victoria Azarenka after her victories at Wimbledon and the Olympics but she was pushed all the way, fighting back from 5-3 down in the decider to win 6-2 2-6 7-5.