Andy Murray of Britain finally claimed his maiden grand slam title after defeating defending champion Novak Djokovic, of Serbia in a five set marathon in the Men's Singles final of the US Open Tennis today. Murray won 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 in a match that lasted almost five hours. He took the opening two sets before Djokovic staged a remarkable comeback to send the match into a fifth set. Murray, then turned up the heat again in the fifth set on his way to victory against Djokovic in the title clash. He became the first Briton to win the US Open since Fred Perry in 1936.