After being delayed due to rain, the 2010 U.S. Open final is underway in New York. Rafa Nadal is going for a career grand slam, but standing in his way is No. 3 Novak Djokovic.
2010 U.S. Open, Men’s Final: Up A Break, Nadal On The Verge Of History
Well, that might be it for Novak Djokovic. Rafael Nadal just broke the Serb to take a 2-1 lead in the fourth set of the 2010 U.S. Open final. Rafa’s violent ground strokes are just yanking Djokovic around. It’s like Novak’s on a leash that Nadal keeps pulling — without any mercy whatsoever.
Read Article >2010 U.S. Open, Men’s Final: Novak Djokovic Wins Second Set
Novak Djokovic, who looked hopeless when the 2010 U.S. Open men’s final started, just won the second set, 7-5, to even the match at a set a piece. He closed the frame with an impressive break of Rafael Nadal, who dropped his first set of the tournament. This thing could go on for a while longer. We’ll be here.
Read Article >2010 U.S. Open, Men’s Final: Play About To Resume (We Hope)
Hey, it stopped raining! Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are warming up at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Remember, coverage has switched to ESPN2. When play resumes -- the rain delay has lasted about two hours -- it’ll be 4-4, 30-30 with Djokovic serving. Be back shortly.
Read Article >2010 U.S. Open, Men’s Final: On Serve In The Second Set
Rafael Nadal just notched a crucial break by unleashing some hellish ground strokes (he then won his next service game). It’s now 4-4. The kind of spin Nadal puts on the ball is insane. When it’s hit well, his slice backhand sounds like an axe chopping wood.
It is getting dark fast in New York. The skies, hopefully, won’t open up for another few hours.
Read Article >2010 U.S. Open, Men’s Final: Djokovic Up A Break In The Second
Novak Djokovic, despite looking like he might come unhinged earlier, is starting to come around. Up 2-1 in the second set, he broke Rafael Nadal at love, then screamed, “Come on!” and looked to his box. CBS then cut to his parents and those awesome T-shirts. He’s now up 4-1 in the second. We may have a match here.
The rain hasn’t started yet, thankfully.
Read Article >2010 U.S. Open, Men’s Final: Rafael Nadal Takes First Set
Rafael Nadal just won the first set, 6-4, in about 50 minutes. I just heard Dick Enberg say that Rafa is 106-1 in majors after winning the first set. Novak Djokovic is in trouble. He looked cranky in the early going, losing his serve twice and smashing his racquet on the ground. Maybe his ankle is bothering him. Maybe he just knows he’s up against it. Nadal was steady, if unspectacular. But that’s been enough so far.
The weather could soon interrupt the proceedings. Big thunder clouds look to be moving in. We’ll keep you updated.
Read Article >2010 U.S. Open, Men’s Final: Rafael Nadal/Novak Djokovic On Tap Monday At 4 P.M.
The 2010 U.S. Open men’s final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, which was postponed Sunday due to rain, is scheduled to start Monday at 4 p.m. Tune in to CBS for live coverage and check back here for live updates throughout the match.
But keep an eye on the sky. There’s a small chance of rain. Here’s The National Weather Service forecast:
Read Article >2010 U.S. Open, Men’s Final: Rafael Nadal/Novak Djokovic Clash Postponed Until Monday
Back to the NFL, everybody. The 2010 U.S. Open men’s final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic has been postponed due to rain. The match will be played no earlier than 4 p.m. Monday. Check back here, we’ll be updating throughout the final.
A good point about Djokovic here, via SI’s Open Source Twitter account:
Read Article >2010 U.S. Open, Men’s Final Update: It’s Raining
Well, it’s raining. And CBS is currently showing a replay of Saturday’s Federer/Djokovic match. Allegedly, the nasty weather is supposed to clear up soon. The National Weather Service’s forecast for New York City is rather ominous:
We’ll keep you updated...
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