U.S. Open R1 preview and pick: Nadal vs. Harrison
Rafael Nadal will look to stay undefeated on hard courts in 2013 when he kicks off his U.S. Open campaign on Monday. Up first for Nadal is Ryan Harrison. Rafael Nadal and Ryan Harrison will […]
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2013 U.S Open picks: Djokovic vs. Nadal
Djokovic’s quarter Upset special: Tommy Haas over Juan Martin Del Potro in the fourth round. Haas is not quite as on fire as he was earlier this season, but he is well-rested. Del Potro, on […]
U.S. Open draw analysis: Djokovic gets Murray, Nadal could face Federer
It’s not easy to overshadow a potential rematch of the most recent U.S. Open final in the semis of this year’s installment. The 2013 draw, however, arguably managed to do it. That’s because Rafael Nadal’s […]
U.S. Open draw revealed
The 2013 U.S. Open draw was revealed on Thursday in New York. Novak Djokovic saw Andy Murray land on his side of the draw, while Rafael Nadal is in the same quarter as Roger Federer […]
Nadal vs. Federer Cincinnati QF statistics
Overall stats: First-serve percentage did not play a big role for Federer, as he won almost the same percentage of points on first serves as he did on second. The key for Nadal was serving […]
Isner out of Winston-Salem, Nadal wins U.S. Open Series
Rafael Nadal has clinched the U.S. Open Series following John Isner’s Winston-Salem Open withdrawal on Monday. Isner, seeded third this week, had been the two-time defending champion of his hometown event. Cincinnati runner-up John Isner […]
Nadal topples Isner for first Cincinnati title
Rafael Nadal wins the Western & Southern Open for the first time in his career and completes the improbable Montreal-Cincinnati double with a victory over John Isner on Sunday. With the win, Nadal will be […]
Cincinnati semifinals recap and photos
Making a quick turnaround from Friday night’s three-set quarterfinal win over Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal was out on the practice court on Saturday morning ahead of his date with Tomas Berdych. Nadal, on the Grandstand, […]
Cincinnati final preview and pick: Nadal vs. Isner
Rafael Nadal will look to win back-to-back hard-court Masters 1000 events when he takes the court on Sunday in Cincinnati. Standing in his way is surprising finalist John Isner. Rafael Nadal and John Isner will […]