Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro are squaring off in the 2009 US Open final today. Roger made the final by beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets — a match that included one of the best ‘tweeners of all time — while Del Potro beat down Rafael Nadal 2, 2 and 2.
We’re predicting a 4 set Roger Federer victory. Expect Federer to feed Del Potro a steady diet of low, slice backhands — shots Del Po won’t be able to attack. Del Potro had a field day with Nadal’s heavily spun, high-bouncing groundstrokes. At about 6’6″, those balls were right in his wheel house and he was able to tee off / dictate play. Federer won’t be nearly as accommodating and we expect him to be the one dictating most points.
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