US Open Tennis 2013: Key Statistics in Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic Rivalry

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Published: September 9, 2013

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The best current rivalry in men's tennis will resume on Monday night when No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic takes on No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal for the 2013 U.S. Open title.

This is the 37th meeting between the two men. Though Nadal holds a 21-15 edge in the series, both men have had their periods of dominance over the other. From 2011 to early 2012 when Djokovic was near unbeatable, he won seven-straight matches against Nadal.

In a stretch from 2008-2009, Nadal took five in a row from Djokovic, and he has won five of the last six. Their career series has been epic, and fans can only hope for a classic final at Flushing Meadows on Monday. Djokovic will remain the No. 1 player in the world no matter the result, but the winner will deserve to be named the player of the year in men's tennis.

Both have captured one Grand Slam title this year. The U.S. Open final is set up as the climactic event to decide who holds sway in men's tennis in 2013.

Here's a deeper look at the Nadal-Djokovic rivalry by the numbers.

 

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Not only has Nadal won five of the last six meetings, he's taken two of the three matches the men have played this year. That includes taking a five-set masterpiece against Djokovic in the semifinals of the French Open, 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-7(3) 9-7.

Clay is obviously Nadal's best surface, but his recent success against Djokovic and the rest of the men's circuit has come on all surfaces. Nadal is a whopping 60-3 in 2013 overall. This explains why even Djokovic is calling Nadal the best player in the world heading into Monday's final.

Djokovic told Piers Newberry of BBC Sports this on Monday: "With no doubt he's the best player in the moment this year."

 

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Monday's final will mark the 11th time Nadal and Djokovic have met in a Grand Slam. ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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