Stan Wawrinka wins third grand slam after upsetting Novak Djokovic in men’s US Open final – in pictures

Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland hits a return against Novak Djokovic of Serbia. Jewel Samad / AFP

Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland. Kena Betancur / AFP

Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland reacts against Novak Djokovic of Serbia. Alex Goodlett / Getty Images

Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland returns a shot against Novak Djokovic of Serbia. Al Bello / Getty Images

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland. Alex Goodlett / Getty Images

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts to losing a point against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland. Jewel Samad / AFP

Stan Wawrinka, right, and Novak Djokovic embrace at the net after Wawrinka beat the Serb 6-7, 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 to win the men’s US Open final. John Mabanglo / EPA

Stan Wawrinka holds up the championship trophy after beating Novak Djokovic. Darron Cummings / AP Photo

Stan Wawrinka holds up the championship trophy after beating Novak Djokovic. Julie Jacobson / AP Photo

Jake Badger

With his 6-7, 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 victory over Novak Djokovic on Sunday, Stan Wawrinka captured his third major title, matching the haul of long-standing Big Four member Andy Murray.

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Updated: September 12, 2016, 12:00 AM