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US Open 2017: A recap of the champions from the last five years

As the draws for the US Open 2017 are to be announced soon, here is a quick look at the grand slam's winners of the past five years in men's and women's singles.
As the draws for the US Open 2017 are to be announced soon, here is a quick look at the grand slam's winners of the past five years in men's and women's singles. | AP
As the draws for the US Open 2017 are to be announced soon, here is a quick look at the grand slam's winners of the past five years in men's and women's singles. | AP
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Last year, in 2016, Stanislas Wawrinka stunned the then World No. 1, Novak Djokovic, beating the defending champion 6-7 (1), 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 for his first-ever US Open title and third Grand Slam trophy overall. | AP
Last year, in 2016, Stanislas Wawrinka stunned the then World No. 1, Novak Djokovic, beating the defending champion 6-7 (1), 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 for his first-ever US Open title and third Grand Slam trophy overall. | AP
Novak Djokovic was at the peak of his form in 2015. He vanquished Roger Federer 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 to win the US Open, ending the season on a high. The victory saw Djokovic have three of the year’s four grand slam titles to his name. | AP
Novak Djokovic was at the peak of his form in 2015. He vanquished Roger Federer 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 to win the US Open, ending the season on a high. The victory saw Djokovic have three of the year’s four grand slam titles to his name. | AP
In a surprise 2014 final which was seen as an 'end' to the dominance of the big four, Marin Cilic won the US Open crown beating Kei Nishikori. Just two days after he overpowered Roger Federer, Cilic downed Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets to win his first-ever grand slam. | AP
In a surprise 2014 final which was seen as an 'end' to the dominance of the big four, Marin Cilic won the US Open crown beating Kei Nishikori. Just two days after he overpowered Roger Federer, Cilic downed Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets to win his first-ever grand slam. | AP
Rafael Nadal made one of the greatest comebacks in 2013, when he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a closely fought US Open final. The then World No. 2 won his 13th Grand Slam title in the same year when he suffered a first round exit at Wimbledon. | AFP
Rafael Nadal made one of the greatest comebacks in 2013, when he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a closely fought US Open final. The then World No. 2 won his 13th Grand Slam title in the same year when he suffered a first round exit at Wimbledon. | AFP
In 2012, Andy Murray made history by winning his first grand slam and becoming the first British man to win a grand slam in 76 years. He took down a battling Novak Djokovic in five close, hard-fought sets, 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 to lift the US Open crown. | AP
In 2012, Andy Murray made history by winning his first grand slam and becoming the first British man to win a grand slam in 76 years. He took down a battling Novak Djokovic in five close, hard-fought sets, 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 to lift the US Open crown. | AP
Angelique Kerber made a mark for herself at the top when she won the US Open title in 2016, defeating a fighting Karolina Pliskova. She rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, and was well on her way to become the World No. 1. | AP
Angelique Kerber made a mark for herself at the top when she won the US Open title in 2016, defeating a fighting Karolina Pliskova. She rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, and was well on her way to become the World No. 1. | AP
In as suprising a final as Marin Cilic in 2014, Flavia Pennetta beat fellow Italian Roberta Vinci in staright sets 7–6(4), 6–2 to claim her first ever grand slam title at the age of 33. She also became the second Italian woman to win a grand slam after Fransesca Schiavone, who won the French Open in 2010. Pennetta shockingly retired soon after the grand slam victory. | AP
In as suprising a final as Marin Cilic in 2014, Flavia Pennetta beat fellow Italian Roberta Vinci in staright sets 7–6(4), 6–2 to claim her first ever grand slam title at the age of 33. She also became the second Italian woman to win a grand slam after Fransesca Schiavone, who won the French Open in 2010. Pennetta shockingly retired soon after the grand slam victory. | AP
For the American Serena Williams, the US Open trophy is her baby. With six titles in all, she showed complete dominance in the grand slam when she won a hat-trick of titles from 2012 to 2014 at Flushing Meadows. | AP
For the American Serena Williams, the US Open trophy is her baby. With six titles in all, she showed complete dominance in the grand slam when she won a hat-trick of titles from 2012 to 2014 at Flushing Meadows. | AP
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Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
Rafael Nadal
Serena Williams
Angelique Kerber
Marin Cilic
Roger Federer
Stanislas Wawrinka
Flavia Pennetta
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