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Thiem beats Zverev to win US Open for first Grand Slam title

Dominic Thiem celebrates after winning championship point in his final match against Alexander Zverev.PHOTO: AFP

Dominic Thiem produced a historic comeback to beat Alexander Zverev in a nervy five-setter and win the US Open on Sunday for his first Grand Slam title. 

The second seeded Austrian beat the fifth seed 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) in 4hr 2min inside a near-empty Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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