U.S. Open final preview and pick: Djokovic vs. Nadal

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The top two players in the world will collide on one of the biggest stages in tennis when Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal take the court for the U.S. Open final on Monday. One man will capture his second Grand Slam title of the season. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal…

U.S. Open SF preview and pick: Nadal vs. Gasquet

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal is two wins away from a second U.S. Open title and a fourth straight hard-court triumph in 2013. Standing in his way on semifinal Saturday is Richard Gasquet. Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet will be doing battle for the 11th time in their careers at the ATP level…

U.S. Open SF preview and pick: Djokovic vs. Wawrinka

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Stanislas Wawrinka denied an expected U.S. Open semifinal showdown between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. Wawrinka’s reward is a Saturday meeting with the world No. 1. Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka will be squaring off for the 15th time in their careers at the ATP level when they collide in…

US Open 2013: Day 11

Originally posted on Realz Tenis Fanz:
We are heading into the final weekend of the US Open 2013 and things are coming down to the wire. The semifinals have been set for both the men’s and women’s draws. On day 11, we have the final two men’s quarterfinals being contested. Stan the MAN First up was…

Women’s Semi-Final preview Na Li- Serena Williams

Originally posted on Tennis By Joe:
The top half semi-final; which is certainly worthy of being the final itself, sees Chinese superstar Li Na(5) take on, arguably, the greatest of all time Serena Williams(1). The two have met nine times, with Serena victorious in all but one, way back in 2008. In 2013 they have…