Nadal laments 'sad news' of Djokovic's US Open absence
Rafael Nadal described Novak Djokovic's absence from the US Open as "very sad news".
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Djokovic absence from US Open 'very sad' admits Nadal
Rafael Nadal said on Friday he is saddened by Novak Djokovic's absence from the US Open as he returns to the tournament for the first time in three years.
Watch: Arthur Ashe Stadium Turns "GOAT Farm" As Rafael Nadal Meets Serena Williams
With the US Open set to begin on Monday, there was a starry affair at the Arthur Ashe Stadium as two of the all-time greats met during practice. The official handle of the US Open took to Twitter to share a video of Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams meeting at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Nadal was court-side when Serena passed him by and she stopped as the two hugged and exchanged pleasantries. "Arthur Ashe Stadium has become a GOAT farm," the US Open tweeted, sharing the video.
New York will love it if Rafael Nadal can stay the course at the US Open
There are five men who could be world No.1 at the end of the US Open.
Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Raducanu: Highest-paid tennis players in last 12 months
Forbes have recently released the 10 highest-paid tennis players in the world over the last 12 months.
No current player will come close to emulating Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - John McEnroe
John McEnroe says he «doesn't see any way» that the Big Three's dominance of tennis will ever be repeated. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have produced some of the most extraordinary levels of dominance ever seen in tennis over the past 15 years, as well as one of the all-time great sporting rivalries.
Nick Kyrgios pitted against good friend Thanasi Kokkinakis in US Open first round
Nick Kyrgios has been handed a heart-pulling first-round encounter at the US Open, drawn against his great friend Thanasi Kokkinakis in an all-Australian blockbuster. And in a Flushing Meadows men’s field without Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal will open his bid for a 23rd grand slam title against Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata when the main draw kicks off next week.