Andy Murray could become the first British man to win a Grand Slam in more than 70 years, after reaching the final of the US Open.
Murray's relief as he clinched victory in the semi-final
The Scot will face Roger Federer in the final, which gets under way in New York at 10pm BST.
The 21-year-old will attempt to become the first British man to win one of the four major tournaments since Fred Perry took the US Open title back in 1936.
Murray made the first Grand Slam final of his career with victory over world No 1 Rafael Nadal in a rain-interrupted semi-final.
After the 6-2 7-6 4-6 6-4 victory in swirling winds, he said: "I just had to hang in there. I'm going to have to play great if I'm going to win now."
Reacting to his win,Murry launched into his trademark celebration by showing his biceps.
He later revealed that the move was a tribute to his favourite actor Will Ferrell - who was among the crowd in the Arthur Ashe Stadium cheering for the British No 1.
The Prime Minister stayed up late at home to watch the conclusion of Murray's semi-final, which resumed on Sunday night after a rain break.
Gordon Brown sent his fellow Scot a good luck message and added: "It was a fabulous performance by Andy Murray and a fantastic victory."
In his home town of Dunblane, Murray's grandmother Shirley Erskine said she was "over the moon".
She said: "I am just so proud of him, I thought it was absolutely amazing.
"He is in with the big boys now, but he has nothing to fear because he has beaten Federer before. If he goes out and plays as he did with Nadal he'll be fine."
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