NEW YORK: Champion Novak Djokovic (pic) completed a weather-interrupted 2-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 victory over David Ferrer this morning to set up a US Open final against Andy Murray, reported Reuters.

The second-seeded 25-year-old Serb, winner of this year's Australian Open, will go against third-seeded Olympics champion Murray, who will be aiming for his first Grand Slam title in a final rescheduled tomorrow because of the delays.

"It's definitely a huge relief to get through this match. He's a great competitor," Djokovic said of fourth-seeded Spaniard Ferrer, who defeated him in the bronze medal match at the London Olympics.

Five-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic, befuddled by the blustery winds of an advancing storm that eventually suspended the semi-final on Saturday, trailed 5-2 when the match resumed this morning under sunny skies.

After the 30-year-old Ferrer held serve to end the first set, and hand Djokovic his first set loss of the tournament, the Serb dominated the rest of the way to reach his ninth Slam final.

Djokovic blasted 28 winners, double the total of Ferrer, over the last three sets and made just 20 errors against 31 for the Spaniard. He was lethal when opportunity presented itself, converting six of eight break point chances.

"We were all praying for less wind today," said Djokovic, who has won the last three Slams played on hard court. "I think he handled the wind much better than I did.

"I came in today as a different player and I'm very happy to get to another Grand Slam final."

Djokovic has made seven of the last ninth Slam finals, while Ferrer was denied his first major final on his fifth semi appearance.

The world number two Djokovic improved his career record to 9-5 against the tough Spaniard, who has won five tournaments this season.

- mD