The Era of "Fab Five" Is Upon Us

  With Juan Martin Del Potro's stunning victory over Roger Federer, the Grand Slam season of 2009 has come to an emphatic end. What a season it has been! Rafael Nadal claimed the Australian Open crown for the first time, showing that he can be successful on all surfaces. Federer finally lifted the Coupe des Mousquetaires, completing the Career Grand Slam. He followed that up with his sixth Wimbledon trophy, surpassing Pete Sampras' all-time mark of 14 Grand Slam titles. Now Del Potro captured his maiden Grand Slam title, ending a five-year Grand Slam title drought and a 32-year U.S. Open title drought for South America. They do not call U.S. Open the toughest Grand Slam for nothing. Comparing to other Grand Slams, especially French Open and Australian Open, you rarely see surprise titlists, or even finalists, at U.S. Open. Most U.S. Open winners have been ranked No. 1 in their careers, and they often also find success at other Grand Slams. Moreover, a successful ru...