US Open men's final LIVE: Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev

Summary

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary at the top of the page
Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (8-6) in US Open men's singles final
It is Austrian Thiem's maiden Grand Slam title
Final was played behind closed doors on Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows, New York

Live Reporting

Saj Chowdhury

Game, set, match and championshippublished at 01:56 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
That is that.
The two weeks are up. The first Grand Slam since after the lockdown has been a success. No crowds but plenty of drama - doesn't that Djokovic incident seem an age ago?
Congrats to Naomi Osaka and Dominic Thiem and all the other champions, including the Brits.
We'll be Grand Slamming it again with the French Open later this month.
Stay across BBC Tennis this week to see how Brits Dan Evans, Kyle Edmund and Jo Konta get on in the build-up event in Rome.
Thanks for reading our live text during these past two weeks.
Until Paris.
get involved
Get Involvedpublished at 01:50 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
#bbctennis
James Stevenson: I need a lie down after that and I didn’t hit a shot! Lucky I’m off to bed really.
Postpublished at 01:47 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Dream a little Thiempublished at 01:44 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (8-6) Zverev
Image source, EPA
Postpublished at 01:42 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Dominic Thiem is the 2020 men's US Open singles championpublished at 01:38 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (8-6) Zverev
Champion Dominic Thiem: "I'd also like to start with you, Sascha. We started to know each other in 2014 when we were both ranked 100th or something and straight away we developed a great friendship.
"Then in 2016, I think, our great rivalry started again and we made great things happen on and off the court.
"It is amazing how far our journey brought us.
"I wish we could have two winners today, we both deserve it."
Dominic Thiem is the 2020 men's US Open singles championpublished at 01:35 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (8-6) Zverev
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Dominic Thiem is the 2020 men's US Open singles championpublished at 01:33 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (8-6) Zverev
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Dominic Thiem is the 2020 men's US Open singles championpublished at 01:32 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (8-6) Zverev
US Open men's runner-up Alexander Zverev: "I don't know where to start. I'd like to congratulate Dominic on the first of many Grand Slam titles. It was a tough battle - I wish you would have missed a little more.
"Here I am giving a runner-up speech. Thanks to my team for sticking with me - the last two years have not been easy - hopefully one day we will lift this trophy.
Now in tears: "I want to thank my parents. I wish one day I can bring the trophy home."
Image source, getty
Dominic Thiem is the 2020 men's US Open singles championpublished at 01:26 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (8-6) Zverev
Thiem's legs have got a tank full of lactic inside them, but he attempts to walk over for the trophy ceremony.
Dominic Thiem is the 2020 men's US Open singles championpublished at 01:24 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (8-6) Zverev
Thiem collapses to the ground - not in the delicate way in which Naomi Osaka hit the deck.
He walks over to his chair and shakes his head. He was the favourite to win this, but he really did make hard work of it.
No need to get advice from Andy Murray now Dominic.
Dominic Thiem is the 2020 men's US Open singles championpublished at 01:21 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Breaking
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (8-6) Zverev
Zverev's backhand goes wide.
Dominic Thiem has come back from two sets to win!!
Fantastic. Simply fantastic.
Postpublished at 01:20 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-6 (7-6) Zverev
Thiem screams the roof off Arthur Ashe as he lands a great passing forehand winner with Zverev at the net.
Now Dominic?
Postpublished at 01:19 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-6 (6-6) Zverev*
Thiem again snatches with a forehand, as he goes wide with a forehand. What a chance!
Zverev still serving.
Postpublished at 01:18 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-6 (6-5) Zverev*
One saved as Thiem looks to thunder a forehand past his opponent, but it hits the netting.
One more.
Postpublished at 01:17 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-6 (6-4) Zverev
Thiem slaps down a forehand passing winner as Zverev tried his luck at the net again.
Two championship points.
Postpublished at 01:16 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-6 (5-4) Zverev
Double fault and it's mini break for Thiem.
This, ladies and gentlemen, could be it.
The German holds with his next serve.
Postpublished at 01:15 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Leon Smith
GB Davis Cup captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
A 137mph serve from Thiem! Where has that come from? It's his fastest of the whole evening!
Postpublished at 01:15 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-6 (4-3) Zverev*
A 132mph first serve and Thiem has his nose back in front.
Postpublished at 01:14 British Summer Time 14 September 2020
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-6 (3-3) Zverev
A cautious rally before Zverev goes for Hollywood with a forehand but the ball lands in Abbey Wood.