if the second set was fairly climatic, the third was a downright beat down as Roger Federer reclaimed the title as top tennis player by beating Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5, 6-2.

Federer's fifth straight U.S. Open victory was his 13th Grand Slam title, putting him alone in second place all-time behind Pete Sampras with 14. A fairly disappointing year by the Swiss star's standards, Federer's lone Grand Slam victory of 2008 came just as his grip on the tennis world was slipping to Rafeal Nadal.

An absolutely amazing last point to the championship was a perfect example of how competitive a match can be in straight sets. Federer pounding away at hard forehands as Murray kept running them down until finally the Scot hit the tape and Federer hit his knees in celebration.

Federer had 36 winners to Murray's 16 and really seemed to dominate the Scot after he appeared to have some knee trouble in the second set.

Roger Federer proclaimed today that the reports of his death were greatly exaggerated. The Swiss star is king once more.