Meet the new king of New York

It's come to feel almost inevitable that when Roger Federer is in a Grand Slam final (which has been most of the time the past five years), he'll win. And mostly, that's the case, because Federer (called the Greatest of All Time -- or GOAT -- after winning a Slam at the French this year and exceeding Pete Sampras' record of 15 Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon months ago) is brilliant and knows how to dig his way when need be out of the jaws of defeat. Not this time.

Juan Martin Del Potro ended Fed's five-year reign at the U.S. Open. 3-6, 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2. Lots of heart and gritty play from the 20-year-old Argentine (who beat Nadal resoundingly in the semis, allowing the Mallorcan only 6 games). DelPo has won me over with his sweet personality, humility, and stellar shots. A wild conclusion to an unpredictable, exciting tournament.