Updated: Friday, 30 Aug 2013 07:31 | Comments Nadal remains undefeated on hardcourts this year after crushing Rogerio Dutra Silva of Brazil 6-2 6-1 6-0 Roger Federer has won both his matches at Flushing Meadows in straight sets Roger Federer gave another hint that he may yet be a factor in the later stages of the US Open by brushing aside Carlos Berlocq in the second round. The five-time champion is seeded only seventh after a poor season and has not reached a grand slam final since winning Wimbledon last summer. Much stiffer tests await but Federer struck the ball well in a swift 6-3 6-2 6-1 victory over Argentina's Berlocq on Arthur Ashe. His final match before the tournament was a quarter-final
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Nadal prepared to step aside for Davis Cup semi
Rafa Nadal is ready to make way for a teammate for this week's Davis Cup semifinal against France if captain Albert Costa feels the world No 2 is not properly prepared. Nadal lost a gruelling US Open final to No 1 Novak Djokovic on Monday before flying straight back to Spain to join teammates David Ferrer, Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez for the September 16-18 world group clash on clay in Cordoba. "Here we are a team and, what's more, I would not play if the
Wozniacki sorry over Nadal ‘cramping’ imitation
World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki insisted on Tuesday that she was not making fun of Rafael Nadal when she imitated the Spanish superstar's cramping spasm at the US Open. "Had a bit of fun last night b4 my press conference. Hope it was not taken the wrong way. I have the upmost respect and admiration of Rafa!!!!," said the Dane on her Twitter account. Nadal slid to the floor in agony during a news conference after his fourth round win over David Nalbandian on Sunday, slipping
Nadal, new No. 1 Djokovic reach final (AP)
WIMBLEDON, England (AP)—From 1983 to 2003, the world’s top two players never met each other in the Wimbledon men’s final. It’s about to happen for the seventh time in eight years—with a couple of twists. Thanks mainly to a couple of guys named Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, No. 1 vs. No. 2 Grand Slam finals became something of a regular occurrence in recent years, at the All England Club and elsewhere. On Sunday, No. 1 Nadal will be involved in yet another 1-2 Wimbledon championship matchup, only it’ll be against No. 2 Novak Djokovic—and they’ll switch spots in the ATP rankings a day later. As of Monday, Djokovic will move up to No. 1, and Nadal will slide down to No. 2,
Djokovic beats Nadal, now 37-0 in 2011 (AP)
Novak Djokovic is starting to realize what an impact he's making on tennis with his recent domination of Rafael Nadal -- and everyone else in the game, too. Djokovic beat the top-ranked Nadal 6-4, 6-4 in the Italian Open final Sunday to stretch his unbeaten start this year to 37 matches. Djokovic trails only John McEnroe's 42-0 start in 1984.
Rafaal Nadal Visits Disney Land
...in Europe. Rafael Nadal visited Euro Disney Land to celebrate the holiday season they are preparing for. He seems super happy and totally jovial about getting ready to celebrate the winter. Just look at his face. Stare deep into his eyes, but remember: this is Euro Disney Land in Paris. This isn't the American version that you probably know and love, but rather the RIP OFF one that Europeans are using to try and destroy our great country and its tennis legacy. Enjoy the pictures: Rafael and Minnie Mouse: Rafael and some nice golden locks: Rafael and his twin brother with his new wife: Rafael wearing a sweater: