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

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.

Rafael Nadal collapsed to the court after beating Novak Djokovic to win his second U.S. Open title :: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

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.