Federer Sweeps Djokovic, Goes to Final

(NEWSER) - You may not have known Juan Martin del Potro's name before last night, but after besting Roger Federer to take the US Open, you're likely to hear it again. People dishes five facts about the 20-year-old Argentine.

1. He's a giant: At 6'6", compared to Federer's 6'1", he's the tallest Grand Slam champ of all time.

(NEWSER) - Roger Federer gave US Open fans a "vintage performance" today after his recent slip from divine to merely fine tennis, Bonnie Ford writes on ESPN. "I had moments out there where I really felt, 'This is how I normally play on hard court,''' Federer said after beating Novak Djokovic 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 in the semifinal. "So it was a very nice feeling, actually, to get that feeling back.'' More»

Players lob choice words back and forth as Djokovic moves on to semis

(NEWSER) - Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick had two competitions going on last night: the quarterfinal match of the US Open, and a volley of complaints and accusations that should not overly surprise followers of the Serbian No. 3. After taking Roddick down 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5), Djokovic lashed out at the American's earlier suggestions that he was faking injuries. More»

Swiss sensation will see Djokovic in semifinals

(NEWSER) - Roger Federer had to work to defend his top ranking and earn a berth in the Australian Open finals, as American James Blake put up a good—though ultimately futile—fight today. Despite plaguing Federer with his powerful forehand, Blake fell 7-5, 7-6 (5), 6-4, as the crowd roared support for both men. Federer next faces Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. More»

US Open dynamo mows down Djokovic to capture 12th grand slam crown

(NEWSER) - If it's early fall, Roger Federer must be the US Open champion. As steady as a Swiss watch, he racked up his fourth straight crown this afternoon with a 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 thumping of third-seeded Novak Djokovic. The victory, Federer's 12th in a grand slam final, moves him within two of Pete Sampras' career record. More»