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 US OPEN MEN'S FINAL 
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Del Potro Dethrones Federer

Argentine, 20, ends Swiss star's run at five

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(Newser) – Juan Martin del Potro dethroned five-time defending US Open champ Roger Federer today, the New York Times reports, earning his first Grand Slam title with a 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory. Del Potro, a 20-year-old from Argentina, had never beaten Federer, the 28-year-old Swiss who has won a record 15 major crowns.

Juan Martin del Potro reacts after winning the men's singles title at the US Open tonight.
Juan Martin del Potro reacts after winning the men's singles title at the US Open tonight.   (AP Photo)
Juan Martin del Potro holds up the championship trophy after beating Roger Federer, right, for the US Open men's singles title tonight.
Juan Martin del Potro holds up the championship trophy after beating Roger Federer, right, for the US Open men's singles title tonight.   (AP Photo)
Juan Martin del Potro reacts after winning the men's finals championship over Roger Federer at the US Open tonight.
Juan Martin del Potro reacts after winning the men's finals championship over Roger Federer at the US Open tonight.   (AP Photo)
Roger Federer wipes his forehead during the men's finals championship against Juan Martin del Potro.
Roger Federer wipes his forehead during the men's finals championship against Juan Martin del Potro.   (AP Photo)
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Jayster999
Sep 14, 09 7:41 PM CDT
That was unexpected. Reply
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RobN
Sep 14, 09 7:47 PM CDT
Isn't that the truth. Never even crossed my mind he wouldn't beat this kid.
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Observer
Sep 14, 09 8:46 PM CDT
So the Iron Man is human after all. Reply
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alkaseltzersammich
Sep 14, 09 8:52 PM CDT
Del Potro has a nice serve and a crushing backhand. If anyone would have beaten Federer in this tourney, it was him. He's a very nice player indeed. Reply
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maryz
Sep 14, 09 9:11 PM CDT
but what about Federer's incredible shot through the legs (backwards) last night ... sorta miraculous? Reply
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