Rafael Nadal just won his third US Open title and 16th Grand Slam title by beating south african Kevin Anderson in straight sets in the final. Now he is “only” 3 slams away from Roger Federer again and might be a threat to the Swiss in that competition of who will be the best tennis player ever…
Rafael Nadal was just as impressive as he was in the semifinals at tonights final of the US Open. The Spanish legend didnt really have to play at his very best because Anderson isnt such a good player that Nadal had to. Anderson didnt even reach 40 in one single service game by Nadal until the very last game. So Rafa Nadal won as easy as expected against an opponent that really didnt have anything to come up with against the amazing Rafael Nadal. It was almost as onesided as yesterdays final between Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys. Bill Gates, Tiger Woods and many other celebrities did get to see history in the making anyway. Rafael Nadal won his third US Open crown and became one of the all time greats also in this Grand Slam…and he won his 16th Grand Slam overall. Nadal was almost perfect in the final. 16/16 net approaches won and only 11 unforced errors among some amazing stats in this final.
Nadals future
For Rafael Nadal this triumph means he will most likely be year end number one since he is 2000 point ahead of Roger Federer on monday when the new rankings is out. Maybe this amazing year with being runner up in Melbourne and Miami, winning French Open, US Open, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid can also hold a victory in London at the end of the year. And in january Nadal will be the favourite to win his 17th Grand Slam at the Australian Open in Melbourne. If he stays healthy he will most probably win his 11th title at French Open and then he would be at 18 Grand Slam titles at the age of 32.Roger Federer won his 18th this year in january 35,5 years old…
US OPEN FINAL 2017
Rafael Nadal vs Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4
Rafael Nadal lost a set in three matches but never hade to face a top 20 player in the tournament. The semifinal against Juan Martin del Potro was the toughest match for the world number one.
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Rafael Nadals Grand Slam titles
