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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
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-6 (2-3) Zverev
Thiem challenges as his return is called 'out'. It's in and the point is replayed.
Double fault. Mini break back.
Great big first serve.
You cannot separate these two.
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-6 (1-2) Zverev*
Zverev wins the first point on his serve.
Two coming up for Thiem - he's cramping up though.
Mini break as the Austrian goes long.
A good drop gets Thiem on the board.
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-6 Zverev*
The Austrian saves one.
30-40.
But then Zverev wallops a humdinger of a forehand winner.
WE ARE GOING TO A CHAMPIONSHIP-DECIDING TIE-BREAK.
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-5 Zverev*
Thiem reduces the deficit with a volley at the net that just drops at the right time.
But he then goes long with a forehand.
Two break back points.
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-5 Zverev*
Thiem did look in better nick than Zverev before that bit of medical aid.
An error. 0-15.
A Zverev overhead winner.
0-30.
We're heading for a tie-break aren't we?
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-5 Zverev*
A bit of net cord luck before Zverev loops a forehand long.
That might be that for the German. Broken.
He was two sets up... he doesn't need reminding.
Thiem is now receiving some treatment on his right hamstring.
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 5-5 Zverev*
Zverev fails with a challenge - the ball was 'in' says Hawk Eye.
15-30.
The German then shows that his reflexes are still around 100% as he bats down a Thiem attempted pass at the net.
30-30.
But an error and it's break point!!
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 5-5 Zverev*
After winning a great opening point, Thiem directs a sliced backhand to the bottom of the netting. Unintentionally, of course.
15s each.
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
Two extraordinary points and if they don't win Thiem this championship I don't know what will!
Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 5-5 Zverev*
Thiem partially erases that thought from his mind.
30-30.
40-30 with stunning 98mph shot.
The Austrian then thunders a stunning forehand winner down the line on the run.
Wow! Just wow!
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 4-5 Zverev
Zverev's energy levels appear higher though. Thiem strikes a weary sliced backhand into the net.
15 all.
Thiem then finds the net to conclude a rally.
15-30.
Zverev is two points away.
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 4-5 Zverev
Brilliant defence from Thiem, who produces two great pick ups before the German goes wide.
Superb from the Austrian.
15-0.
This is mesmerising.
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 4-5 Zverev
No as Zverev makes an error at the net.
We're back on serve.
The focus is back on Thiem though - he cannot make any errors here.
Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie rings around the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Apt.
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 3-5 Zverev
Thiem has two break back points.
One is saved with a great first serve down the T.
And the second?
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 3-5 Zverev
0-30 - not the greatest of starts.
15-30.
Better.
Leon Smith
GB Davis Cup captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
This has got to be the most difficult game of Zverev's life.
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 3-5 Zverev
Zverev approaches the net again forcing Thiem into making a make of break shot down the line. It never finds the line.
Broken.
Image source, getty*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 3-4 Zverev
Hold the back page.
Break point as Thiem makes an error.
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 3-4 Zverev
The Austrian produced a fabulous overhead on the rise before he lobs his 6ft 6ins opponent.
30s each.
*Thiem 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 3-4 Zverev
Thiem loses another point on his second serve.
0-15.
A second serve the results in Thiem's backhand finding the net after Zverev made another sortie to the net.
0-30.
Well...