Rafael Nadal's US Open win sets Twitter on fire, Tennis stars call him 'best Spanish athlete in history'
With his victory last night, Nadal also sent warning to Federer, highlighting that he can still surpass his Swiss compatriot's Grand Slam tally.
Sep 11, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
US Open champion Rafael Nadal calls 2017 'one of the best of his career'
Nadal also claimed an unprecedented 10th French Open in June after finishing runner-up to Roger Federer at the Australian Open.
Sep 11, 2017, 08:45 AM IST
US Open 2017: Majestic Rafael Nadal humbles Kevin Anderson to claim 16th Grand Slam title
Nadal thus added a third US Open trophy from New York. He had previously won the Flushing Meadows event in 2010 and 2013, to successfully counter the view that he only thrives on the dirts of Paris.
Sep 11, 2017, 05:37 AM IST
Martina Hingis, Chan Yung-Jan capture US Open women`s doubles crown
For Hingis, it was a 25th career Grand Slam title overall and her third of the year.
Sep 11, 2017, 01:19 AM IST
US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal vs Kevin Anderson — As it happened...
The final lasted two and half hours, which is the longest for a straight sets win in a US Open final. After a nearly hour long first set, Nadal shut the door on Kevin Anderson with a disciplined performance, expected from a top player. He beat Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.
Sep 10, 2017, 23:54 PM IST
Sloane Stephens marvels at money and journey to US Open glory
Worries didn`t end for Sloane Stephens after winning her first Grand Slam title Saturday at the US Open, recalling the fabulous photographs of past champions she admired along the hallways of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sep 10, 2017, 06:42 AM IST
US Open, Men's Singles final: Rafael Nadal eyes sweet sixteen against Kevin Anderson
The 31-year-old Spaniard, who captured a 10th Roland Garros in June and was runner-up to Roger Federer at the Australian Open in January, is the overwhelming favourite.
Sep 10, 2017, 04:07 AM IST
Sloane Stephens humbles Madison Keys to win US Open title
Unseeded Sloane Stephens humbled American compatriot Madison Keys in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0 to win the 2017 US Open Women's Singles tile on Sunday at Arthur Ashe stadium, New York.
Sep 10, 2017, 03:09 AM IST
US Open 2017, Women's Singles final: Sloane Stephens vs Madison Keys – As it happened...
The all-American final was expected to be a tense fight, but with the higher ranked Keys committing 30 unforced errors, it ended with an one-sided match.
Sep 09, 2017, 23:41 PM IST
US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal beats Juan Martin del Potro to reach final
Nadal ended the 2009 champion's ordeal with a splendid backhand passing shot on his first match point, four years after his last title at Flushing Meadows.
Sep 09, 2017, 08:46 AM IST
Stephens vs Keys: Five facts about US Open women`s final
Americans Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys, both struggling with serious injuries just three months ago, advanced to their first Grand Slam final at the US Open on Thursday.
Sep 09, 2017, 00:49 AM IST
US Open 2017, Women's doubles semi-finals: Sania Mirza-Shuai Peng lose to Martina Hingis-Yung-Jan Chan
Earlier this year, they had made it to the French Open semi-final where they had lost to eventual champions Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova. While Hingis will be aiming for her third US Open glory in women's doubles circuit, for Chan it will be her maiden Grand Slam title.
Sep 08, 2017, 23:42 PM IST
US Open 2017, Men's Singles Preview – Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martin del Potro
Thrice has he come close to the title, but Nadal on hardcourts hasn't been a stat to show. Eeasing past all unseeded players so far in the tournament, Nadal now is up against the man who had defeated him at a similar stage eight years back. 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 stood the score as the then sixth-seeded Argentine crumbled down Nadal's then hope of maiden US Open glory.
Sep 08, 2017, 21:38 PM IST
ATP Rankings: Roger Federer's loss means Rafael Nadal is guaranteed to stay No. 1, Alexander Zverev to attain career-high 4th rank
Interestingly, in the women's circuit, Garbine Muguruza claimed her first World No. 1 title in the WTA Rankings which will also release this Monday. This is for the first time since 2003 that two tennis player from the same nation holds top two spots in the singles arena.
Sep 08, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
US Open 2017: Sania Mirza and Peng Shuai progress to doubles semifinals
Sania Mirza, who had had a rather splendid run last year that took her to all-time high World No. 1 in doubles circuit, failed to carry on the momentum this year. This will, in fact, be her best Grand Slam performance in 2017, with in the earlier three she had failed to crawl past the third round of the competition.
Sep 08, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
I don't want to look like I am gonna be Roger Federer's boyfriend, says Rafael Nadal
Much to the speculation, Argentine tennis ace Juan Martin del Porto stunned the former US Open champion 7-5 3-6 7-6 (10-8) 6-4 in the quarter-final round to set up a semi-final clash with Nadal. As for the Spaniard, one thing is to rest assured, his World No. 1 title remains with him as he would leave New York.
Sep 07, 2017, 20:22 PM IST
US Open: Venus Williams leads first all-American semi-finals since 1981
No matter who advances, it will set up the first all- American US Open final since 2002, when Williams lost to younger sister Serena.
Sep 07, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
US Open: I deserved to beat Roger Federer, says 'lion' Juan Martin Del Potro
Del Potro said he hopes to repeat his 2009 victory over Nadal ahead of his epic five-set victory over Federer to capture his only Grand Slam title.
Sep 07, 2017, 10:44 AM IST
US Open: Juan Martin del Potro beats Roger Federer, to face Rafael Nadal in semi-final
Federer looked on the edge and panicky throughout the match, with Del Potro making the most the opportunity to end his opponent's journey rather prematurely.
Sep 07, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
Garbine Muguruza becomes 24th player in history of WTA to earn the No.1 ranking
Despite the loss, the 23-year-old Muguruza, who earlier this year clinched her maiden Wimbledon title, with 6300 points finished atop with none left to dethrone her. Romanian tennis ace Simona Halep is just few notches behind with 5965 points while Pliskova slipped down to position four with 5520 points.
Sep 07, 2017, 00:49 AM IST
