Roger and Rafa on collision course ahead of becoming Euro teammates

NEW YORK - Roger Federer is as curious as tennis fans around the world to see if he will finally face Rafael Nadal at the US Open for the first time in their long careers.

But even if that doesn't happen, the two career leaders in men's Grand Slam titles will have the chance to bond as teammates and possibly even doubles partners later this month in a new Europe versus The World team event.

"Good for a change, yes, after all these years," Federer said. "If I can help him, great. If he can help me, even better."