Dominic Thiem claims US Open title after thrilling fightback
Austria's Dominic Thiem finally claimed his maiden Grand Slam title with a stunning comeback to beat Germany's Alexander Zverev 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(6) in a nerve-jangling battle of wills in the US Open final on Sunday.
Dominic Thiem celebrates with the US Open trophy after his match against Alexander Zverev.
Austrias Dominic Thiem finally claimed his maiden Grand Slam title with a stunning comeback to beat Germanys Alexander Zverev 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(6) in a nerve-jangling battle of wills in the US Open final on Sunday.
The 27-year-old world number three appeared to have blown his golden chance as he fell two sets behind but hit back to become the first player to win a Grand Slam from having trailed by two sets since Gaston Gaudio at the 2004 French Open.