CLIFF Drysdale said an emotional farewell to ESPN TV viewers after 46 years and claimed his final commentary “was a nice match to go out on”.

The veteran broadcaster called the shots as Aryna Sabalenka moved into the US Open final on Saturday following a 4-6 6-3 6-4 semi-final victory over Jessica Pegula on the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

It was a fitting way to end a career that began on the channel on September 14, 1979, as it went three sets, lasted more than two hours and was a memorable encounter for everyone watching.

The 84-year-old South African-born TV presenter started to choke up as his time in the commentary booth came to its end.

Before Sabalenka was interviewed on court, ESPN’s longest-tenured sports analyst said: “It was a really, really high-quality match.

“And I thank th

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