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Rafael Nadal Outlasts Daniil Medvedev to Win Fourth U.S. Open Title

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The Spaniard claimed victory in five sets for his 19th Grand Slam.

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Rafael Nadal is now one Grand Slam away from matching Roger Federer’s record 20 titles. The star won his 19th championship on Sunday, outlasting Russian Daniil Medvedev in five sets at the U.S. Open 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4. Medvedev was seeking his first Grand Slam title.

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