US OPEN champion Novak Djokovic said yesterday that he was honoured to be considered among the greats of the game.

Djokovic ousted world number two Roger Federer 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 to win his second title at Flushing Meadows, winning the first in 2011, and 10th major overall, moving the Serb to within one of Bjorn Borg on the Open era’s all-time list.

Above Borg sit both Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras on 14 grand slam triumphs while Djokovic still remains seven short of Federer’s all-time best 17.

The 28-year-old, however, claimed three of the four grand slams in 2015 and has now reached 16 of the last 21 major finals.

The record is testament to Djokovic’s consistency at the top of the men’s game which, at his current rate, means there is a strong chance the Serb could match or even surpass Federer’s total.

“We’ve got to double digits now,” Djokovic said.

“And I’m so obviously flattered and honoured to be a part of an elite group of players, legends of our sport to manage to win this many grand slam trophies in their lives and careers.

“So to be just mentioned alongside them is truly something special.”