US Open 2009: Juan Martin Del Potro beats Rafael Nadal to clinch final berth

Rafael Nadal‘s aim to achieve a career Grand Slam came to a halt on Sunday after he was beaten in straight sets by Argentine player Juan Martin Del Potro. Del Potro was simply the better player in the match as he raced to a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 win.

This will be the Argentine’s first Grand Slam final appearance and he’ll be meeting the winner in the other semifinal match between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic which will take place later in the day.