* First Nadal grand slam loss after winning first two sets * Snaps Spaniard's 10-year streak of winning a slam * Seven service breaks in a row in fifth set (Adds details, quotes) By Larry Fine NEW ...
NEW YORK -- Rafael Nadal had never lost a Grand Slam match when taking a two-set lead -- a 151-0 record -- until he was beaten 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 by 32nd-seeded Fabio Fognini of Italy in the ...
While much more attention has been understandably showered on Serena Williams at this U.S. Open, one of tennis’ other all-time greats is on his own quest in Flushing Meadows. Rafael Nadal, already the ...
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal ended a sub-par grand slam season on a heartbreaking note when he fell 3-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the third round of the U.S. Open to an inspired Fabio Fognini after ...