21:30 Rafael Nadal v Novak Djokovic
Nadal, who began his career regarded as a clay-court specialist and went on to win majors on grass and hardcourt, remains wary of Djokovic, who is appearing in his second U.S. Open final.
Although Nadal has won two-thirds of their career meetings, he trails Djokovic 7-5 away from clay.
"You think it's gonna be an easy match for me? I don't think so. For me, it's gonna be a very difficult match," Nadal said. "I have had a lot of losses against him on this kind of surface. I have victories, too, but I have losses."
Djokovic, 23, had a shaky start to the tournament with a tough five-setter but has been in brilliant form since. He won his next four matches in straight sets before defeating in a nailbiting semi-final, saving two match points before winning in the fifth set.
The world number three and 2008 Australian Open winner was so exhausted after beating Federer that he said he hoped it rained all day Sunday, but he is not without hope
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