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Nadal vs Djokovic: US Open Men’s singles final

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Few hours from now, the gigantic showdown of the US Open men’s singles finals between Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic will unfold at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. No one can really stop the match except for another rainy night that have been the visiting this place.

Spaniard Nadal will have a mountain to climb as he faces the player that denied him the Wimbledon this year, Djokovic. As the defending champion of the US Open, Nadal will be looking at his strengths to take every opportunity in bringing down Djokovic who won the Australian Open and the Wimbledon this years.

Last year, Nadal was ahead of Djokovic in all aspects of the game but this time, the Serb has a fruitful year with the record of 63-2. Nadal might be scheming for a game plan that is new to his opponent. We all know that this is not in the French Open where Nadal is the king. This is the US Open that Djokovic can win everything.

Nadal vs Djokovic is a rematch of last year’s US Open finals in which Nadal went on aggressively to win. Djokovic at that time was unknown to all but right now he is the No 1 player in the world and has the chance to make it one of the greatest year for a player winning three grand slams.

Nadal may not fear Roger Federer in the finals yet Djokovic is another thing for the Serb defeated him in five finals that eventually landed him on top of the ranking. Yes, before Djokovic came into the scene, the stories were filled with the rivalry between Nadal and Federer. This time the 25-year-old Djokovic entered into a Nadal-Djokovic rivalry.

The Spaniard defeated Andy Murray in the semifinal round to advance to the final of the US Open in four sets, 6-4, 6-2,3-6, 6-2. He may not have had much struggles in winning against Murray but his mind still thinks about the Serb’s dominance of the game. A spectacular volleys are needed for him to make a stand. Yes, this year might be the changing of the guards in the tennis world if Nadal will not compete aggressively.

Nadal seeks for his 11th grand slam singles against Djokovic. Will he be successful this time? Last year in the same court he defeated Djokovic, 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–2, this time might be a different story.

Djokovic entered in this final round by barely defeating Roger Federer for five sets in the semifinal round, 6-7,4-6, 6-3,6-2,7-5. Djokovic had a classic match with Federer and that he almost lost it when he saved two match points. Millions were amazed on the resiliency of Djokovic in making Federer fell in the semifinals.

Novak Djokovic captured the Australian Open and the Wimbledon to make him the No 1 player in the world since July. He has the capability of making adjustments from game to game. His forehand might be the greatest weapon that he can throw to Nadal in this US Open men’s finals.

Since he added power to his volleys, the Serb has been winning matches after matches. The speed of his returns were high enough for his opponents to have difficulties in hitting the right mark.

Djokovic understands how to execute his game plan against Nadal. He knows how to make the Spaniard keeps on running the floor. Also his first serves will be the key against Nadal’s forehand volleys.

Djokovic should be attacking the net to finish points against Nadal, if not it will not be enough for him just to win through his forehand. Furthermore, he must be relaxed enough to use his backhand against the powerful returns of Nadal.

Surely, this epic US Open men’s finals battle between Djokovic vs Nadal will forever live in the hearts of the tennis fans. The television coverage of Nadal vs Djokovic is available on CBS at 4:00 PM.

US Open Results: Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray advance to semis

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With his power and precision in the quarterfinals of the US Open, defending champion Rafael Nadal outlasted Andy Roddick to advance to the semifinals.

Speed and determination made Nadal to silence crowd favorite Roddick right from the start as he controlled the whole game, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3. Nadal will have a chance to advance to the finals if he can defeat Andy Murray who also advances in the semifinals.

Nadal perfectly orchestrated a 22-0 advantage in forehand winners as he unexpected broke Roddicks solid serves six time. It was expected before the game that Roddick has the slight advantage on his serves but Nadal brought him down through his forehand.

Early from the start, Nadal already showed tenacity when he won the four games with no such degree of difficulties against the 2003 US Open Champion. After two sets, Roddick found himself in a difficulty as he was massage by a training. Yes, he was in a medical timeout to take care of his legs.

Rafael Nadal again is the player that has all the capability of winning all the way because of his toughness. In this US Open 2011, he is the only player who didn’t drop any set and he is seeking for his 11 Grand Slam title. Most importantly, he will be resting for tomorrows semifinal match against Murray.

Earlier in the day, Andy Murray overwhelmed American John Isner 7-5,6-4,3-6, 7-6, to have a meeting with Nadal in the semifinals. Nadal vs Murray in the semifinals will surely be a great match up as both players are ranke 2nd and fourth respectively.

It is the first time in many years that the top four players entered all into the semifinals. In another semifinal match, No 1 Novak Djokovic faces No 3 Roger Federer in what is expected to be filled with actions. Federer won five US Open title here and he knows what is at state when he meets Djokovic who won the two grandslam tournaments, the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

In the French Open, Federer overthrew Djokovic in the semifinals. Now these to players are vying for another big match that the world want to see. Who do you think will advance to the Finals? Of course millions who love tennis want to have a Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer finals.