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Nadal beats Anderson for third U.S. Open title, 16th major

Salt Lake Tribune | September 10, 2017

Related Topics: Rafael Nadal, U.S. Open, Grand Slam of tennis

New York • Rafael Nadal against Kevin Anderson in the U.S. Open final shaped up as quite a mismatch — and that’s exactly what it was.

His game at a high level at the end of an unusually easy path through a Grand Slam field, Nadal overwhelmed first-time major finalist Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to win his third championship at Flushing Meadows.

It is the No. 1-ranked Nadal’s second Grand Slam title of the year and 16th overall. Among men, only longtime rival Roger Federer has more, with 19.

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, serves to Kevin Anderson, of South Africa, during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Kevin Anderson, of South Africa, returns a shot from Rafael Nadal, of Spain, during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rafael Nadal, of Spain, prepares to serve to Kevin Anderson, of South Africa, during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

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