Argentinean takes it to five sets , winning 3 - 6 7 - 6 ( 7 - 5 ) 3 - 6 7 - 6 ( 7 - 4 ) 6 - 2 . He was aiming to equal Bill Tilden 's record of five successive US Open wins . Federer had so far this year won the French Open and Wimbledon titles . Del Potro , meanwhile , won his first Grand Slam title after reaching final for first time .
Argentinean takes champion to five sets , winning 3-6 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 4-6 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 6-2 . Federer was aiming to equal Bill Tilden 's record of six successive U.S. Open wins . Federer had so far this year won the French Open and Wimbledon titles . Del Potro , 20 , won his first Grand Slam title after reaching final for first time .