Rafael Nadal’s Hard-Court Dominance Bodes Extremely Well for 2014 and Beyond

Believe it or not, there was once a time when Rafael Nadal wasn’t considered among tennis’ all-time greats, rather seen as an athletic stud who was unbeatable on clay.  Now, having won 13 Grand Slam titles, including two on the hard courts at the U.S. Open, Nadal has maximized on his potential. No longer seen as only the King of Clay, Rafa has conquered every surface and won all there... 

US Open Tennis 2013: Players with the Most to Prove Following Year’s Final Slam

With the 2013 U.S. Open in the books, it’s time to look back on the elite players who left us unsatisfied. While Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams were remarkably dominant in New York, each adding another major trophy to their impressive legacies, some other notable contenders came up surprisingly short, leaving them with plenty to prove the rest of the way. Below, we’ll examine three players... 

USA vs. Mexico: American Players to Watch for in Vital 2014 World Cup Qualifier

With suspensions and injuries limiting the talent at his disposal on Tuesday against Mexico, United States men’s national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann has added four players to the roster, including a pair worth watching in this week’s pivotal qualifier. Following Friday’s 3-1 loss to Costa Rica in hostile territory, the Stars and Stripes, who are currently in second place in the CONCACAF... 

What Novak Djokovic’s Loss to Rafael Nadal Means for Remainder of 2013

Novak Djokovic‘s loss to Rafael Nadal at the 2013 U.S. Open is much more than just another loss.  The defeat means that for the second straight year the top-ranked Serbian has failed to win another major after winning the Australian Open to begin the season. It also means that the 26-year-old has missed out on another opportunity to close the gap on active Grand Slam legends Roger... 

Nadal vs. Djokovic: What to Watch for in Highly Anticipated 2013 US Open Final

Over the past three years, Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal has become the top rivalry in tennis. The two competitors have met 36 times overall—more than any other two men in the Open era—including five times in Grand Slam finals. With a sixth major championship showdown ahead on Monday, only Nadal and Roger Federer have met more times on the sport’s grandest stage.  But while... 

US Open Men’s Final 2013: Keys to Success for Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

Tennis fans will get exactly what they want on the final Monday of the 2013 U.S. Open when top-ranked superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal face off in the men’s championship for the third time in four years. The world No. 1 and world No. 2 will meet for the sixth time in a Grand Slam final, and for the 37th time since 2006. Nadal leads the overall head-to-head 21-15, but is just 2-3 against... 

Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic: Set-by-Set Predictions for 2013 US Open Final

The two top-ranked players in men’s tennis will square off in one of the most anticipated championship matches in recent memory on Monday at the 2013 U.S. Open. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and archrival Rafael Nadal will meet for the sixth time in a Grand Slam final and for the 37th time overall. Rafa leads the head-to-head with Djokovic 21-15 overall and 7-3 at Grand Slams. But all three of those... 

US Open Tennis 2013 Results: Most Notable Scores to Begin 2nd Week in Queens

Week 2 at the 2013 U.S. Open got off to a bang on Labor Day as two of the most beloved players in the men’s game took the stage during prime time. But while Rafael Nadal battled back from an early hole inside Arthur Ashe Stadium to earn a berth in the quarterfinals, his long-time rival Roger Federer was left stunned, waving goodbye to the crowd packed into Louis Armstrong Stadium following a... 

US Open Tennis 2013 Schedule: Vital Live Stream Info for Remaining Rounds

The 2013 U.S. Open saw its first major upset of Week 2 on Labor Day when five-time tournament champion Roger Federer went out in a shocking straight-sets loss to 19th-seeded Tommy Robredo of Spain. Federer’s stunning exit means that tennis fans won’t get their wish of seeing the 17-time Grand Slam champion match up against his greatest rival, Rafael Nadal, who won on Day 8 to secure a berth... 

Rafael Nadal vs. Ivan Dodig: Score and Recap from 2013 US Open

Rafael Nadal is through to the round of 16 at the 2013 U.S. Open after defeating unseeded challenger Ivan Dodig in straight sets in the third round on Saturday inside Arthur Ashe Stadium 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, according to U.S. Open on Twitter:  Nadal will face 22nd-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber in the next round.  Dodig had no answer for Nadal on Saturday, as the 12-time Grand Slam champion... 

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