Novak Djokovic looks to join the exclusive club of players who have won three slams in a year at the US Open tonight.
Djokovic has fallen short in two US Open finals in the past, losing in straight sets to Roger Federer four years ago and in four against Nadal last year.
However the balance of power has shifted inexorably in the Serb’s direction, so much so that it will be a major surprise if Nadal defends his title tonight.
"I know that I have a game that is good enough to win against him," stated Djokovic, who came from two sets down to beat Roger Federer in a thrilling semi-final.
"I have proved that this year on three different surfaces, so I believe that I have a good chance. I need to go out on the court believing I can win. But we're talking about a player who has won 10 majors already in his career and he's only 25. He's defending his title. I think last year throughout the whole tournament and in the final I have never seen him serve better. So I think again it depends on my serve and his serve, as well. It's going to be a tough match."
