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Rafael Nadal celebrates his semi-final win against Juan Martin del Potro at the US Open. Mike Segar / Reuters
Rafael Nadal celebrates his semi-final win against Juan Martin del Potro at the US Open. Mike Segar / Reuters
Rafael Nadal now has the endurance to go on and lift his third US Open title against Kevin Anderson
The days of the world No 1 wilting in longer matches appear to be behind him after he proves too strong for Juan Martin del Potro.
Graham Caygill
09 September, 2017