Andy Murray Makes History, Defeats Novak Djokovic for First Ever Grand Slam Win [2012 U.S. Open]

In one of the most emotional and enthralling Grand Slam finals in recent memory, Andy Murray earned his first ever major title, and the first from a player from the United Kingdom since Fred Perry in 1936, by beating second-seed Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open on Monday night. In windy conditions at Flushing Meadows, Murray was able to fight off a determined effort from the defending champion in the longest match in U.S. Open title history (four hours and 54 minutes), 7-6 7-5 2-6 3-6 6-2.