The final was Nadal and Djokovic. As soon as the Isner and Anderson semi hit about 9-9 in the 5th, all the drama for the actual final was gone. Disappointing end after Fed/Anderson, Rafa/Delpo, Isner/Anderson, and Rafa/Djokovic were all time classics leading up to it. All in all it was a fantastic tournament, and one that could really set the summer hard court season on fire.
Who is the favorite in New York? Djokovic has his confidence and game back would be a wise bet. Nadal has lost 3 matches all year (1 injury retirement, another a 5th set classic), just had his best run in 7 years on his worst surface and is the defending champion. Federer won the first hard court major of the year and has won 2 of the last 3 on the surface. Delpo can beat absolutely anyone on any day and looks better than he has in years. Or perhaps a youngster will finally step up...doubtful.
This is the most I have looked forward to a summer hard court season in at least 5 years.