US Open men's final - in pictures

Marat Safin shows his emotion on the court

Marat Safin is congratulated by family and friends as he climbs in to the stands

Pete Sampras returns a backhand volley to Marat Safin

Marat Safin returns the ball to Pete Sampras

Marat Safin lies on the court after missing a return from Pete Sampras

Woody Allen and his companion Soon-Yi Previn watch the men's final

Marat Safin pushes up from the court

Marat Safin reacts to winning the second set

Pete Sampras reacts to missing a shot

Pete Sampras contemplates the match between games

Marat Safin is ecstatic after beating Pete Sampras in three sets