27 August,2017 10:56 AM IST | New York | AFP
World No. 1 Rafael Nadal could face third-ranked Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the US Open under the draw unveiled on Friday
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
World No. 1 Rafael Nadal could face third-ranked Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the US Open under the draw unveiled on Friday.
Swiss star Federer has never faced Spanish legend Nadal on the New York hardcourts in the year's final Grand Slam tournament.
Nadal, a 15-time major champion who this year won his 10th French Open title, owns a 23-14 edge in his career rivalry with Federer, but the Swiss has won their past four meetings, including at this year's Australian Open final.
Nadal begins his quest for a third US Open crown after 2010 and 2013 against Serbian Dusan Lajovic. He could face Richard Gasquet in the third round, a foe he has defeated in all 15 of their previous meetings. The Spaniard, 31, could meet Tomas Berdych in the fourth round and Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the quarter-finals.
