Rafael Nadal, N.2 world, qualified Friday for the final of the US Open where he will face Daniil Medvedev (5th) in his quest for a fourth title at Flushing Meadows, his 19th Grand Slam.
The Russian Medvedev has emerged as the man in the form of the North American summer tour on hard since he played the finals of the three tournaments preceding the US Open, winning the one in Cincinnati. "He's one of the strongest players on the circuit, he's progressing every week, he's the strongest player this summer on the hard side," said Nadal, who easily beat him in the Masters final. 1000 from Montreal.
Beat the record of Federer
If he wins the title on Sunday, Nadal will get close to a record-breaking length in the men's major held by Roger Federer (20). The other Big 3 member, Djokovic N.1 world is 16. To qualify, the Spaniard has eliminated the Italian Matteo Berrettini (25th) 7-6 (8/6), 6-4, 6 -1 in 2h35. "The first set was frustrating because I had a lot of break points and he was not one, and we do not want to end up in a tiebreak against him!", Explained Nadal, referring to the terrible service of the Italian.