Winner of 9 tournaments in 2011 including the Australian Open and Wimbledon, the new Audemars Piguet ambassador Novak Djokovic has now also won the US Open, the fourth prestigious Grand Slam tournament of the season.
The clash with Spanish player Rafael Nadal was eagerly anticipated. Producing a nearly perfect performance to match his nearly perfect season, the No. 1-ranked Djokovic returned brilliantly, whipped winners from all angles and beat No. 2 Nadal 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-1 in a match chock-full of lengthy, mesmerizing points to earn the first U.S. Open championship of his career and third Grand Slam trophy of 2011.
After an intense match, Novak Djokovic finally hoisted the trophy while proudly wearing his favourite watch: a Royal Oak Offshore Diver.
Source: Audemars Piguet