U.S. Open victory the pinnacle of Nadal's unbelievable comeback year

Rafael Nadal collapsed to the court after beating Novak Djokovic to win his second U.S. Open title.

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Then Nadal did what he always does, bad moment or good. He gathered himself, and got back on his feet. The winner's check was waiting. The queen, too.