Juan Martín del Potro defeated the five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final, 3–6, 7–6, 4–6, 7–6, 6–2 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2009 US Open. It was his first major title. Wikipedia
Champion: Juan Martín del Potro
Draw: 128
Runner-up: Roger Federer
Score: 3–6, 7–6(7–5), 4–6, 7–6(7–4), 6–2
Seeds: 32