Matt Fitzpatrick revels in 'special' US Open win and 'incredible' record he now shares with Jack Nicklaus

English golfer Matt Fitzpatrick had always imagined what winning his first major would feel like, but the reality exceeded all expectations on Sunday as he clinched the 122nd US Open.

The 27-year-old edged past American duo Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris by a single shot to secure victory after a rollercoaster final day.

"It was incredible," Fitzpatrick told CNN Sport's Don Riddell after lifting the trophy.