Queens, New York—If there is one highlighted day on every player's calender throughout the course of a season, it's Super Saturday at the U.S. Open. The toughest weekend in tennis brings forth the daunting task of having to play back-to-back semifinals and a final match in order to rule New York.

This year however, inclement weather has caused havoc with the schedule and the men's semifinals has been postponed to Sunday. Super Sunday? Lame, I know, but it had to be said.

Rafael Nadal and Fernando Gonzalez remain the lone quarterfinal match to be finished, which will hopefully take place on Saturday. Thus far, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro have secured their semifinal spots in the last Major of the year and remain cozy and clear-minded in the their hotel rooms in Manhattan.

Roger Federer knows a thing or two about winning on the final weekend in NYC, and the five-time defending champ will headline the semifinal cast when play finally resumes. With three days of rest and his six title in mind (a record if he can win it), Federer will be ready to go when the rain subsides.

Novak Djokovic looks sharp once again after a period in which his game and confidence was abandoned. The fight and fun seem to be back in the Serb's vocabulary. Djokovic will be attempting to win his first Open title, and inch his way closer to the No. 2 ranking in the world.

With a lot on the line and the cream of the crop on full display this weekend in Ashe Stadium, let's take a look at the first confirmed semifinal match, while we await the opponent of del Potro.

 

Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic

Federer leads 8-4 in H2H meetings, which includes a 6-3 winning mark on hard-courts.

For the third year in a row, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will meet up in the latter stages of the U.S. Open. In 2007, Federer defeated Djokovic in the final round for his fourth straight title. In 2008, Federer ousted Djokovic in semifinal hurdle on the road to his fifth straight crown.

The '09 edition of this pair's rivalry should bring forth yet another chapter of high-level tennis.

Djokovic has got the better of Federer on two of three occasions this year, defeating the Swiss in both the semifinals of Miami and Roma. Federer exacted revenge on Djokovic by winning the recent final in Cincinnati.

Thus far in the event,  both players have appeared in top-notch form. Federer had a relative scare in his quarterfinal win over Robin Soderling, having to fight off a set point in the forth set, preventing what would have been his fourth five-set match in New York. Federer is playing his 10th Open Championships.

Djokovic has played solid when he's needed to throughout the fortnight. The loss of two sets up until this stage is a good indicator that the Serb is rounding into form.

Djokovic survived a scare against Fernando Verdasco in the previous round, and could have very well lost to the Spaniard if the latter had not suffered from micro tears in his stomach.

The No. 4 seed will need to step up his aggressive foundation if he is to prevail against Federer.

It is too late for Djokovic to suddenly adapt to a bigger hitting mentally?

Federer's lapse of concentration against Soderling seemed to be out of boredom. Winning the first two sets in under an hour left the Swiss with a false sense of security.

Federer served incredibly and was never broken through four sets (hitting 28 aces), but his return game became complacent during the third and fourth sets, and Soderling had a good look at his second shot.

Against Djokoivc, Federer will not have the fortune of being able to go on a walk-about and regain his form—Djokovic is far too good for that.

Federer addressed his matchup with Djokovic during his post-match presser.

"Obviously a tough match. I mean, obviously I think he's done well to come through. I mean, there's no reason to impress, I think. You know, getting through to a semifinal stage of a Slam it's just getting there, and then hopefully saving your best for last," said Federer.

"I think he's put himself in this position. I think today he played a solid match. I didn't see a whole lot of it, but what I saw I thought it was good from his side. He's done well against me in the past, but I beat him in Cincinnati and I hope I can build on that, and try to beat him again here on Saturday."

The tale of the tape for this contest could involve the following:

If the wind is a factor (which it looks like it will be) the conditions will suit the Swiss. An underrated part of Federer's game is his ability to deal with adverse wind conditions.

During the 2004 U.S. Open, Federer faced Andre Agassi in the quarterfinals—a player who built his career on being a dynasty in hurricane-like conditions.

As the match commenced, strong winds provided a test of focus and footwork to either player. Everything from paper and plastic and even a ball boy or two was blown across Ashe Stadium. Played over two days, Federer progressed in five sets and went on to win his first title in New York.

Djokovic will need to win the first set of this encounter to cast any doubt in Federer's mind. The Serb was schooled in the Cincy final a few weeks ago and will have to begin with his nose in front.

For the most part, Federer has started his matches quite slow in this event, losing the first set to Hewitt and being pushed by Robredo. Djokovic must not only win the first set but maintain his momentum thereafter.

Federer has lost one match since April and it seems like he's not ready to record a second one just yet. These two titans of the sport have faced off in numerous Grand Slam contests and it's easy to deduce that Sunday's clash will be nothing short of entertaining.

With the wind and cool weather likely a factor (conditions which Federer embraces to a high degree), the opportunity to land in his sixth straight U.S. Open final will not be squandered .

Get your PVR's ready, folks: This one is going to be a classic.

Pick: Federer in four tough sets

Please check back later on Saturday, for a hopeful conclusion to the Nadal-Gonzalez match as well as the second men's semifinal preview. Cheers.