The results of the final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year at the 2009 U.S. Open matter in different ways for each of the top eight men.  So what’s at stake for each of the players?    

Roger Federer – Having dream summer – won French Open, Wimbledon and became a father - shooting for sixth straight U.S. Open… pressure is all from within…

Andy Murray – Playing at his “favorite” Grand Slam… feels like time to come through and win one… adds a wee bit of pressure from all sides!

Rafael Nadal – On the comeback… no one expects him to win it this year… but is he really the third best player in the world?  Doubtful…

Novak Djokovic – Needs to win back NYC tennis fans after 2008 post-Roddick match comments… and win another Slam… to rise up the rankings again… both very doable!

Andy Roddick – It’s his big/last chance to win a Slam (this year)… Andy loves playing in NYC and the crowds love Andy, but can he finally do it (again)?

Juan Martin del Potro – He’s playing well enough to win it, but does he truly believe he’s ready to win it?  Will his legs support him all the way?

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – He’s shown his brilliance in the past couple years and weeks (beating Roger Federer in Montreal), but can he fulfill his potential and win a Slam?

Nikolay Davydenko – He’s returning to form after a heel injury and a dangerous opponent for the top players, but does he have enough game and legs to win a Slam?