Vamos Rafa...!!! Rafael Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic in a pulsating four-set final to claim his second US Open title in New York. The Spaniard, 27, held on magnificently in the third set to go on and win a gripping contest 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-1 in three hours and 21 minutes. One incredible 54-shot rally - the longest in the tournament by 20 shots - summed up a battle that thrilled the 23,000 spectators in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Most Grand Slam singles titles ; 17 - Roger Federer 14 - Pete Sampras 13 - Rafael Nadal Nadal has now won all 22 hard-court matches he has played in 2013 He has won 10 titles this year, from 12 finals He has lost only three of 63 matches all year He had won 88 consecutive service games until Gasquet broke him in semi-final
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 02:15:08 +0000
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