Nadal withstands fierce test
China Daily | Updated: 2008-09-03 07:30
NEW YORK: World No 1 Rafael Nadal battled his way into the US Open quarterfinals on Monday, outlasting 55th-ranked Sam Querrey 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-3 to match his best career showing at the Grand Slam event.
The reigning Wimbledon, French Open and Olympic champion is trying to become only the fourth man to win three Slam singles crowns in a row, joining Pete Sampras, Rod Laver and the man he dethroned atop the rankings, Roger Federer.
"Very tough," Nadal said. "I'm very happy for the victory. Now I'm in my best round at the US Open and I hope to play better in the next round."
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