Williams out to overcome 2018
US Open final meltdownEmail Tom with your thoughts or tweet @tom_lutz 12.35am BST
*Nadal 1-0 Berrettini (* denotes server)
Rafa serves first. We see Berrettini’s big forehand early as he sends down a winner to pull a point back at 30-0. John McEnroe thinks he should take an example from the
New York Mets, who are playing just across the road tonight, and swing for the fences (except, unlike the Mets, he should make contact). A comfortable hold for the Spaniard despite Matteo’s winner. 12.31am BST
Berrettini has described Nadal as “the greatest fighter ever in this sport” but he has a few weapons of his own, namely his big forehand and serve. He’s sent down 66 aces at Flushing Meadows this tournament and 111 forehand winners. These two have never met on court before either, so there’s always the surprise factor. On the other hand,
Rafael Nadal is Rafael Nadal.