More than 16 million watch Andy Murray`s US Open win

New York: Andy Murray`s five-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final was watched by more than 16 million on TV, an increase from last year`s 11.8 million and the highest total since 2007.

CBS Sports says 16.2 million viewers caught all or part of Murray`s 7-6 (10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 win. It was an increase of 4.4 million from Djokovic`s victory against Rafael Nadal in the 2011 final and 10.3 million more than Nadal`s victory over Djokovic two years ago, according to Nielsen numbers provided by the network.

The men`s final was originally scheduled for Sunday but it was pushed back a day due to rain.

CBS Sports also said Tuesday that Serena Williams` three-set win against Victoria Azarenka on Sunday had 17.7 million viewers, the highest total for the women`s final since 20.1 million for Serena`s victory against sister Venus in 2002.

BDST: 1917 HRS, September 12, 2012
Edited by
Chanchal Ghosh, Newsroom Editor