Del Potro beats Federer for the first time to win US Open title

As I said previously...

Federer vs Del Potro in US Open final. To quote Djokovic, I'm a little bit disappointed - period. Del Potro needs to play his heart out to beat Federer. And I see he has a good chance after a great performance vs Nadal (i didnt watch the game but based on the score, you know he's playing really well to beat a tough opponent like Nadal).

"The 20-year-old Argentine prevailed 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 on Monday to snap Federer's streak of five straight U.S. Open titles. The sixth-seeded del Potro had not beaten Federer in their six previous encounters."

So, this is it!

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I love it!

Del Potro pays too much focus on the final match that he forgot to shave!

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Tennis: Del Potro upsets Federer to win US Open title

NEW YORK (AP): Juan Martin del Potro has ended Roger Federer's run of dominance at the U.S. Open, stunning the top-ranked Swiss great in five sets to win in his first Grand Slam final.

The 20-year-old Argentine prevailed 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 on Monday to snap Federer's streak of five straight U.S. Open titles. The sixth-seeded del Potro had not beaten Federer in their six previous encounters.

Federer had won 40 consecutive matches at Flushing Meadows. He was seeking to become the first man since Bill Tilden in 1920-25 to win the American championship six straight times and the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win three straight majors in a season.

Del Potro upset No. 3 Rafael Nadal in the semifinals in straight sets.

Normally so cool, so consistent, so in control of his emotions and his matches, Federer let the title slip from his grasp.

Two points from victory against inexperienced, unheralded del Potro, two points from a record-extending 16th Grand Slam overall, Federer, quite simply, fell apart.

He railed at the chair umpire. His legs grew weary. His double-faults mounted. He could not figure out a way to stop the 6-foot-6 (1.98-meter) del Potro from pounding forehand after forehand past him. In a result as surprising for who lost as how it happened, del Potro came back to win his first Grand Slam title.


http://www.thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2009/9/15/sports/20090915090554&sec=sports

I See A Tough Match In Federer vs Djokovic - US Open Semifinal

Yea, I see a tough match in Fedex vs The Joker! Fedex has been dropping a set each vs Hewitt and Soderling, where the latter seems to create more problems for Fedex. It looks like The Joker will give Fedex a good fight if not a hard win. But but but in a major, Fedex holds the upper hand vs any players except Nadal. Hence, I still favor a Fedex vs Nadal final.

So which guy are you supporting? I see some Federer supporters out there hoping him to win his 15th major, two better than Pete Sampras. Federer is undoubtedly the greatest tennis player in history after his victory no. 14th at the French Open, more so its his first title for the only major in clay. Therefore, a final between the World no.1 vs the new world no.2 is going to be a great match to watch!

Happy weekend! :)

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US Open: Federer, Djokovic to meet in semifinals

NEW YORK (AP) - Roger Federer moved within two wins of a record sixth U.S. Open title, reaching a 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semifinal with a 6-0, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (6) win over 12th-seeded Robin Soderling on Wednesday night.

Federer has won 39 consecutive matches at the American Grand Slam tournament, where he is trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win six titles in a row.

In Saturday's semifinals, Federer will play No. 4 Novak Djokovic, who eliminated No. 10 Fernando Verdasco of Spain 7-6 (2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 earlier Wednesday.

A trainer treated 10th-ranked Verdasco for a stomach muscle problem during their quarterfinal in Arthur Ashe Stadium.


Read more here: http://www.thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2009/9/10/sports/20090910122934&sec=sports
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Del Potro to meet "injured" Nadal in the other semifinal?

Del Potro's next opponent will be No. 3 Rafael Nadal or No. 11 Fernando Gonzalez, whose quarterfinal was interrupted by rain with Nadal leading 7-6 (4), 2-2.


Del Potro beats Cilic to reach U.S. Open semis

NEW YORK (AP) - Juan Martin del Potro's first match inside Arthur Ashe Stadium produced his second trip to a Grand Slam semifinal.

The sixth-seeded del Potro overcame a sluggish first set Thursday and figured out the blustery wind inside the cavernous stadium to defeat No. 16 Marin Cilic, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

"It's so beautiful playing in front of this crowd," del Potro said. "I'm so happy it happened this way."

Jettisoned to smaller courts for every match over his two years at Flushing Meadows - despite his ranking - the Argentine finally got to play on the big stage.

He had a rough time handling Cilic's serve in the first set, and was down a break early in the second. That's when he figured things out and rolled off 17 of the last 20 games.

"He was not missing," Cilic said.

Del Potro is in his second major semifinal, adding this to his trip at the French Open earlier this year, where he blew a lead and lost in five sets to Roger Federer. Del Potro's next opponent will be No. 3 Rafael Nadal or No. 11 Fernando Gonzalez, whose quarterfinal was interrupted by rain with Nadal leading 7-6 (4), 2-2.

After winning the first set, Nadal sought treatment from a trainer. The exact nature of Nadal's problem wasn't immediately clear, but he did have stomach muscle issues earlier in the tournament.


http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/10023252/Del-Potro-beats-Cilic-to-reach-U.S.-Open-semis

Nadal Logs into US Open QF With A Kiss From a MAN

"For me, it wasn't a problem. The guy was really nice," Nadal said. "He said, 'I love you,' and he kissed me."

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Man arrested after running on court to kiss Nadal

NEW YORK (AP) - A man was arrested at the U.S. Open after running on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium to kiss Rafael Nadal following his victory Tuesday night.

Tournament spokesman Tim Curry said police arrested the man for interference with a sporting event.

"We're reviewing what happened and then will determine if we have to make any changes to our on-court security procedures," Curry said.

When Nadal finished beating Gael Monfils, the spectator ran out of the stands and approached the Spanish star on the sideline before security guards intervened. It's the latest in a series of similar episodes at major tennis events, including when a man went up to Roger Federer during the French Open final and tried to place a hat on his head.

"For me, it wasn't a problem. The guy was really nice," Nadal said. "He said, 'I love you,' and he kissed me."


http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/10042608/Man-arrested-after-running-on-court-to-kiss-Nadal