WATCH: Wawrinka wins third major in New York

The Swiss beat defending champion Novak Djokovic, 6-7 (1), 6-4, 7

Published September 11, 2016

.@stanwawrinka is your 2016 #usopen champion! He defeats #Djokovic to claim his third Grand Slam title! @MBUSA https://t.co/SxOn79PtJ8
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 12, 2016

A lot happened in the men's final on Sunday between Stan Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic. While his post-win celebration was fairly muted, the enthusiasm came out when he got his hands on the US Open trophy for the first time.

The 31-year-old also won over a lot of hearts by mentioning 9/11 (the final was held on the 15th anniversary).

"One last thing," says Stan Wawrinka on Sept. 11, 2016. "I just want to remember what happened 15 years ago "
— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) September 12, 2016

The congratulations started pouring in right away; this message from the man Wawrinka beat in the quarterfinals stood out.

Congrats @stanwawrinka and @DjokerNole, it was a great @usopen final!! Stan, great champion!!
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) September 12, 2016

Wawrinka being the last man standing is made all the more impressive by the fact that he was nearly upset in the third round by Daniel Evans.

Stan Wawrinka, who faced match point against Dan Evans in the third round, is first #USOpen champ to save match point since Djokovic in 2011
— Randy Walker (@TennisPublisher) September 12, 2016

He remains undefeated in Grand Slam finals.