Shaken, but not shattered: Djokovic’s ascendancy and fall from grace

Originally posted on courtofchampions:
It is often said, “we are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit”. Excellence is then, not inherent, but learnt. It is a skill, so intricate that it could make Einstein look a bit dumb. Talent alone has its individual limits. Talent and excellence in…

Rafael Nadal on his love and passion for the game

Originally posted on TENNISVISTA:
Rafael Nadal – USOPEN 2013 “I am older now, but my love and passion for the game is still the same.” Says Nadal as he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 for his second US Open title. It was an emotional final at the US Open for Rafael Nadal. “It…

Nadal beats Djokovic for second U.S. Open title

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal triumphs at the U.S. Open by holding off Novak Djokovic for a four-set win on Monday. Despite not playing the Australian Open at the beginning of 2013, Nadal will finish the season with two Grand Slam titles. Rafael Nadal captured his second U.S. Open title by defeating Novak…