Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the 2018 men's US Open final between former world number one, Novak Djokovic and 2009 champion, Juan Martin Del Potro. Can the Argentine claim a second Grand Slam title after years of injury hell with his wrist or will it be the Serbinator who moves on to 14 major trophies? The players are due on court at Arthur Ashe Stadium just after 21:00 BST.

As Djokovic soaks up the plaudits and has his picture taken with the trophy, all that is left is for me to say that's it for our coverage of the 2018 US Open. Join us again soon for more action from the world of tennis.

More from Djoker on equalling Sampras' Grand Slam haul: "I was hoping he was going to be here tonight, but he's not. I just want to say, Pete, you are my idol. I love you and I'll see you again soon... on the court hopefully!"

Djokovic puts his recent success down to the support of loved ones, talks about learning from the adversity of his elbow surgery and pays tribute to Del Potro.

Del Potro 2018 US Open runner up: "It's not easy to speak right now, but I love you too guys (to the fans singing his name). I'm so happy to be playing the final against this magnificent idol. He's one of my good friends on tour and one player I want to see winning titles is him. I'm sad because I wanted to win, but happy for Novak and his team."

MEN'S ALL-TIME GRAND SLAM WINNERS LIST: Federer 20, Nadal 17, Djokovic and Sampras 14.

GAME, SET AND MATCH! - DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 6-3 DEL POTRO. It's all over as Djokovic holds his nerve to serve it out 30! There's no fairytale of New York for Delpo as the Djoker claims his third US Open crown with a straight sets victory in three hours and 15 minutes. The Serb now has 14 Grand Slam titles and that puts him level with the legendary Pete Sampras in third place in the list of all-time major winners. He will start next week as the World No.3 and just 455 points behind Roger Federer in second. With no points to defend for the rest of the year and Rafael Nadal's fitness in question, the Serb could yet end 2018 as the world No.1 after some big struggles at the start of it. Watch this space.

BREAK! - DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 5-3 DEL POTRO. It's all but over. Djoker finds the zone with his return game before an untimely first double fault of the match from Delpo gives the Serb two break points. Novak senses the moment and outlasts the Argentine in a lengthy rally. He will now serve for the championship.

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 4-3 DEL POTRO. Nole is too nonchalant at the net and is made to pay to trail 15-30. The crowd roar for Delpo, but he horribly miscues off the forehand to let his opponent back in. Djokovic stands firm and once again finds a way through after facing a tricky situation. It's these types of key moments that will ultimately decide this title.

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 3-3 DEL POTRO. A sixth ace, a big forehand and a thumping serve do the damage as del Potro moves level with a hold to 15.

BREAK! - DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 3-2 DEL POTRO. Delpo considers that he's probably swigging at the last chance saloon and comes out with the forehand blazing. He has a glimmer of hope at 15-30 but sees the door slammed shut. Djoker gets twitchy at deuce and slams a forehand into the net. The Serb then gets a time violation on break point and is outfoxed in a face-off at the net. Delpo volleys the winner, fist pumps and roars with delight. He's not giving up just yet!

BREAK! - DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 3-1 DEL POTRO. That is sensational from Djokovic. He sees a break point wiped out by a blockbusting first serve but then produces some of the best defence you'll have ever seen on a tennis court before lashing home a crosscourt pass to earn a second bite of the cherry. Delpo looks deflated and hooks a wild backhand long in the next rally to cough up a break that further strengthens Djoker's grip on the trophy.

Glum reading for Delpo fans - fantastic for Djoker's supporters.

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 2-1 DEL POTRO. A surprising missed volley off the backhand makes life trickier than it should have been for Djoker, but he inevitably recovers to claim a hold to 30 with a clinical overhead.

When you're two sets to the good and on course for a second Grand Slam title of the year.

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 1-1 DEL POTRO. No obvious signs that that tie break loss has broken any of Delpo's spirit. He powers through a hold to 15 to get on the board.