Nadal defies inspired Medvedev in five-set epic to win U.S. Open 09.09.2019 · Posted in News and Media Rafa Nadal battled past an inspired Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4 in a thrilling final to claim his fourth U.S. Open crown on Sunday, moving within one Grand Slam title of matching his great rival Roger Federer's all-time record.