ANDY MURRAY may not have been at his sparkling best as he disposed of Somdev Devvarman 7-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the second round - but he was in good company, as Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer also struggled a little in their opening matches.
Yesterday evening, The Observer trekked out to Flushing to see the US Open, a long an daunting journey but well worth it to see our favorite player, Rafa Nadal, show off his moves at center court.
The US Open is a spectacular stage for tennis. The fast paced courts and lights of Arthur Ashe stadium always set the tone for a fun tournament to watch.
After a sloppy win last night over Andrey Golubev in the US Open first round, Rafael Nadal addressed concerns over the two fingers he burnt on his right hand during the Western and Southern two weeks ago.
Rafael Nadal has overcame a spirited challenge from Kazakhstan’s Andrey Golubev to reach the second round of the US Open with a 6-3 7-6 7-5 victory in the night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Rafael Nadal opened defense of his U.S. Open title with a tougher-than-expected struggle Tuesday night - a 6-3, 7-6 , 7-5 victory over 98th-ranked Andrey Golubev of Kazakhstan.
This wasn’t a starring performance by Rafael Nadal , defending U.S. Open champion and the No.
He began his first-round match at the U.S. Open with a 121 mph service winner. Four points later, he closed that game with a 120 mph ace.
He began his first-round match at the U.S. Open with a 121 mph service winner. Four points later, he closed that game with a 120 mph ace.
Venus Williams, of the United States, returns against Vesna Dolonts, of Russia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Monday, Aug.
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For years, he was unable to top Federer in the world tennis rankings. Ever since 2008, though, things have been different.
Five-time champion Roger Federer was to launch his U.S. Open campaign on Monday, with the fortnight at Flushing Meadows his last chance to extend his streak of eight straight seasons with at least one Grand Slam title.
Rafael Nadal has scored with New Yorkers in his hot new ads for Emporio Armani .
This May 26, 2011, file photo shows Rafael Nadal, of Spain, racing to make a return against compatriot Pablo Andujar in the second round of the French Open tennis tournament, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris.
