Novak Djokovic has clinched his second US Open title, beating Roger Federer in a thrilling final encounter. The world number one registered a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory at Flushing Meadows, to crush his Swiss opponent’s hopes of an 18th major. The start of the match had been delayed by three hours because of rain.

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