’13 US Open Final: Nadal d Djokovic

Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Keys To The Match

• 4-4 in the 3rd set was the turning point – Nadal won service game from 0-40.
• 2-3 in the 2nd set – break point for Djokovic featured a 54 shot, 78 second rally.
• Djokovic hit almost double the winners (46 to 27).
• Djokovic had 16 forehand winners – Nadal had 11.
• Match had 68% errors.

Nadal surged to dominate 6-2, 2-3 then Djokovic controlled to 4-4 in the third set, then Nadal got the momentum back for good.

Nadal now leads the series 22-15.