US Open Tennis 2015: What New York Results Mean for Tournament’s Biggest Stars

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Published: September 14, 2015

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The 2015 U.S. Open was a stepping stone for some, an addition to a legacy for others and a chance to say farewell for a few more, as Flushing Meadows produced another fitting end to the Grand Slam season.

A peaking veteran won the championship on the women's side, but not the one almost everybody expected. Add the surprise of a player outside the Top 25 winning to a shocking retirement mic-drop during the celebration speech, and Saturday produced a memorable set of moments in Queens.

As for the men, two all-time greats battled to add valuable accolades to already legendary careers, as a more than three-hour delay turned an afternoon final into a late-night battle for the ages.

Here's a glance at some of the biggest stars from the fortnight and what the results mean for their respective careers.

 

Novak Djokovic

Whenever he's tested the most, the skill, tactical genius and overall heart of Novak Djokovic just continue to shine through. 

That was the case once again late Sunday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, when he topped the great Roger Federer in four brutally tough sets to win the U.S. Open. The way it came about couldn't have been more treacherous, as the Serbian had to fight through breaks and Federer playing arguably at his best.

Not only did Djokovic tie Federer in their head-to-head tally at 21 wins apiece with Sunday's victory, but it inched him closer toward Federer's career earnings, as ESPN's Darren Rovell reported:



Most valuable for Djokovic, of course, is the fact that he just added his 10th career Grand Slam title. At just 28 years of age, he's already hit the double-digit mark.

That puts him in elite company, as ESPN Stats & Info noted:



He's also showing that his previous struggles at Flushing Meadows may be a thing of the past. Djokovic improved to 2-4 in U.S. Open finals and ove...
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