Juan Martin del Potro, US Open Giant Slayer

Juan Martin del Potro deservedly won the men's singles title at the 2009 US Open.

The five-set final between him and Roger Federer was a sensational match. It lasted five hours, and when he levelled with Federer, after some super play on both sides, at 2-2, the expectation was that Federer would still do his magic and retain his title. But del Potro's determinatin and energy remained undeterred, and he convincingly won the last set at 6-2.  This has removed all doubt that his win against the other most likely contender Rafa Nadal might have been something of a fluke.

Del Potro was electric, and super-charged. Federer also played very well, which gives all the more credit to del Potro for winning the tournament.

At only 20, he has dethroned the reign of Federer, who had won the US Open five times in succession, and the world is looking at new tennis star, who will probably dominate the game for some years to come.

Federer and Nadal Fated Not to Meet in Montreal Masters

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It's a real shocker. Both Federer and Nadal got ousted in the Montreal Masters quarter finals. It's so disappointing. Many have been waiting and hoping to see a final featuring the two players. Many wanted assurance that Federer won Wimbledon not only because Nadal was not in that tournament, and that Federer was the true champion player.

It's only a game, I know, and upsets happen. But still, had Federer and Nadal fought out the final in this tournament, there would be some sense of closure. It's just too bad, both had performed pretty well to get to the quarter finals, and the fans' expectations were running high. Federer lost in closely fought first set, 7-6(7-5); then thrashed Tsonga 1-6 in the second, and got to 5-1 position in the third. But he couldn't stop Tsonga fighting all the way back, and pulling it off with a final score of 7-6 (7-3).

Nadal was also in fine fettle in the first set, reaching 5-2 against Del Potro, but Del Potro came back to win at 7-6. The second set decided Del Potro's victory easily at 6-1.

Miami Latest - Nadal Beaten in Sony Ericsson Open Quarter-Final

Well something had to give some time. Nadal, after a string of victories, was beaten by Del Potro of Argentina 6-4 3-6 7-6(7-3) in the quarter-final.

Meanwhile Andy Murray was in fine form and demolished Fernando Verdasco 6-1 6-2.

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