Thiem wins the US Open!
Dominic Thiem is the US Open champion!
What an incredible comeback by Thiem! Down two sets, down 5-3 in the fifth set, he rallies to claim his first major title. He's the first man in the Open era to come back from two sets down to win the title and the first Austrian to win in Flushing Meadows.
A word about Zverev, who so admirably performed well in his first major final. He had his chances to win, especially serving at 5-3, but you know for sure he will be back in many more major finals. Also, all the best to his father, who is dealing with the effects of COVID-19.
That just about wraps up our coverage of the US Open. Congratulations again to Dominic Thiem on his first major title as well as Shingo Kuneida and Didie de Groot, who continued their dominance in the wheelchair competition. This is John Lupo thanking you again for joining me today and we will see you next week in Rome!
Take care, everyone.
Zverev breaks back!
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-6 Thiem
This match gets what it deserves: a fifth set tiebreaker to decide the men's champion here in Flushing Meadows.
Thiem levels the fifth set
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 5-5 Thiem
It's hard to tell who has the momentum from one moment to the next. Thiem has it now and he will serve for his first major title.
Thiem breaks back!
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 5-4 *Thiem
Not so fast as Thiem breaks straightaway to get back on serve!
Zverev breaks!
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 5-3 Thiem
Could that be the game that gives Zverev his first major title? We're about to find out as he breaks and serves for the championship.
Zverev back in front
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 4-3 *Thiem
These holds to 30 are becoming more routine now. Another for Zverev.
Thiem evens the score
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 3-3 Thiem
A hold to 30 for the second seed.
Zverev holds again
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 3-2 Thiem
These games are becoming a lot more tricky for Zverev now than they were before. Still, he holds.
A simple hold for Thiem
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 2-2 Thiem
Easy enough for the Austrian. Another hold to 15.
Zverev rallies in game
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 2-1 *Thiem
The German was faced with 15-30, but he takes the next three points to hold.
Zverev breaks back!
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 1-1 Thiem
Not for long as he is back on level terms.
Thiem breaks to open the fifth set!
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-6 0-1 *Thiem
Where did it all go wrong for Zverev? He was playing so well for the first two sets and now suddenly, he is behind for the first time all day.
Thiem levels the match!
Dominic Thiem wins the fourth set 6-3!
And indeed he does serve it out and to love. The serve has turned this match around for the Austrian and this men's final is headed to a fifth and deciding set!
Thiem breaks!
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-5 *Thiem
What an engrossing rally in that game that had a little bit of everything. Thiem took that and eventually the game. He serves for a fifth set.
Thiem holds easily again
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-4 Thiem
Meanwhile, Thiem is having no issues on serve now. He holds to 15.
Zverev hanging on barely
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-3 *Thiem
That could have been the set there as Zverev saves two break points to hold.
Thiem cruising on serve
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 2-3 Thiem
It's all coming a bit easier for Thiem on his own serve now.
Zverev answers
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 2-2 *Thiem
And the German does the same.
Thiem holds again
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 1-2 Thiem
Another simple hold for the second seed.
Zverev passes test
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 1-1 *Thiem
That was a tough game. Zverev faced 30-30, but got through it to hold.
Thiem holds
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-6 0-1 Thiem
You get the feeling Thiem is fully engaged now. He holds to love to open the fourth set.
Thiem takes the third set!
Dominic Thiem wins the third set 6-4!
Indeed the Austrian claims the set as Zverev misses a forehand and this men's final will continue on a little bit longer.
Thiem a game away
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-5 Thiem
A third straight deuce game leads to a third straight hold putting Thiem a game from forcing a fourth set.
Zverev squares it up again
Zverev 6-2 6-4 4-4 *Thiem
The German is also pushed to deuce and he also holds.
Thiem continues to hold
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 3-4 Thiem
Pushed to deuce, the second seed holds.
Zverev stops the streak
Zverev 6-2 6-4 3-3 *Thiem
A tidy hold for Zverev to even things up again.
Thiem holds
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 2-3 Thiem
That was Thiem's easiest game of the entire match.
Thiem breaks back!
Zverev 6-2 6-4 2-2 *Thiem
Maybe not as the Austrian is level again after converting his fourth break opportunity in that game.
Zverev breaks!
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 2-1 Thiem
On his third chance of the game, the German takes the lead. He's closing in on his maiden major title.
Zverev replies
Zverev 6-2 6-4 1-1 *Thiem
And another love hold for the German.
Thiem holds to open the third set
*Zverev 6-2 6-4 0-1 Thiem
Faced with 30-30, the Austrian gets through the game.
Zverev takes a two-set lead!
Alexander Zverev wins the second set 6-4!
It is as a big serve on set point puts the German one set away from his first Grand Slam title.
Thiem applying pressure now
*Zverev 6-2 5-4 Thiem
Out of nowhere, Thiem's won three games in a row, but is it too late for this set?
Thiem breaks!
Zverev 6-2 5-3 *Thiem
Wait, did Zverev just get broken? Thiem still in the set after saving a set point.
Thiem pulls through the game
*Zverev 6-2 5-2 Thiem
If nothing else, the Austrian has guts. He saves three set points in a 12-point game. Zverev to serve for the set.
Zverev a game away from the set
*Zverev 6-2 5-1 Thiem
Back to normalcy for the fifth seed. A comfortable hold. He's on the verge of a two-set lead.
Zverev up a double break!
*Zverev 6-2 4-1 Thiem
It's all come undone for the second seed, hasn't it? He gets broken for a fourth time in this final.
Zverev extends his lead
Zverev 6-2 3-1 *Thiem
That was the most challenging service game Zverev has had so far. Two deuces, but he comes through it.
Zverev breaks!
*Zverev 6-2 2-1 Thiem
And the fifth seed breaks from 30-30. He's in good shape now.
Zverev holds
Zverev 6-2 1-1 *Thiem
Oh look. Another love hold for Zverev. He's lost just three points in five service games today.
Thiem hanging on
*Zverev 6-2 0-1 Thiem
That was a huge hold for Thiem as he saves a break point to open the second set.
Zverev dominant so far
Alexander Zverev wins the first set 6-2!
An absolutely incredible set of tennis from the German. 16 winners and four aces. If he keeps this up, there isn't much Thiem can do.
Zverev breaks again!
*Zverev 5-2 Thiem
The second service game that's gone to deuce for Thiem. This time, he can't hold on. Zverev to serve for the set.
Zverev cruising on serve
Zverev 4-2 *Thiem
This is quite a serving display from the German so far.
Thiem hangs on
*Zverev 3-2 Thiem
A far trickier hold for the second seed as he taken to deuce, but he's still only one break down.
Zverev consolidates
Zverev 3-1 *Thiem
A love hold gives the German three games in a row.
Zverev breaks!
*Zverev 2-1 Thiem
If the fifth seed was nervous before, he isn't now as he goes out in front!
Zverev answers
Zverev 1-1 *Thiem
That was a much-needed easy game for the German to settle his nerves.
Thiem begins with a hold
*Zverev 0-1 Thiem
A hold to 15 for the Austrian to begin the match.
Zverev's road to the final
It's been a far trickier path to the final for the German as he has defeated Kevin Anderson, Brandon Nakashima, Adrian Mannarino, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Borna Coric and Pablo Carreno Busta with Zverev needing to come back from two sets down to defeat the 20th seeded Spaniard in the semifinals.
Thiem's road to the final
It's been a comfortable path to today's final for Thiem as he has lost just one set in the tournament while defeating Jaume Munar, Sumit Nagal, Marin Cilic, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Daniil Medvedev.
Head-to-Head
This is the 10th career meeting between Zverev and Thiem with the Austrian winning seven of the previous nine. Thiem has also won all three matchups at majors including this year's Australian Open semifinals, where he won in four sets.
Match preview
Here is a comprehensive preview of today's final by my colleague Oliver Dickson Jefford.
US Open final preview: Alexander Zverev vs Dominic Thiem
First-time winner guaranteed
With the absence of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Zverev and Thiem have stepped to assure one of them will take home their first major title. For Zverev, it's his first final. For Thiem, it's his fourth, but first not facing Djokovic or Nadal.
Welcome, everyone!
Hello and welcome to VAVEL's coverage of the US Open men's singles final between fifth seed Alexander Zverev and second seed Dominic Thiem. My name is John Lupo and i'll be taking you through all of the action as we crown a first-time a Grand Slam champion.