Mission accomplished. Rafael Nadal completed a dominant run to his 16th Grand Slam championship, notching a third US Open title at Flushing Meadows. The top seed defeated Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday's final. In 2013, Nadal entered the US Open at No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings and would emerge with the trophy. Four years later, history repeated itself. The top-ranked Spaniard prevailed in two hours and 27 minutes over the South African, adding to titles won in 2010 and '13. Nadal, who extends his growing lead in the Emirates ATP Race To London to 1,860 points, caps an impressive Grand Slam campaign with his second major victory of 2017 (Roland Garros). The win gives him the...
Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday's US Open final, needing two hours and 27 minutes to claim his third title at Flushing Meadows. With the roof open on Arthur Ashe Stadium, top-seeded Nadal notched his 16th major crown. Here is how the final unfolded... FIRST SET - Nadal 6-3 Anderson had claimed just one set in four previous meetings against Nadal, but the 31 year old is a much different player than he was in those encounters. Playing more aggressive tennis throughout the fortnight, he looked to pummel his forehand through Nadal's defences and maintain a high first-serve percentage. Relying on his superior agility from the back of the court, Nadal conjured a pair of break...
Kevin Anderson talks about reaching his first major final at the Us Open. Video courtesy US Open. Visit usopen.org for more video. Video not available in USA.
Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal defeats Kevin Anderson for his third US Open title and his 16th career Grand Slam title. Highlights courtesy US Open. Visit usopen.org for more video. Highlights not available in USA. Photo: Getty Images