Rafael Nadal

MASON, OH - AUGUST 17: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Milos Roanic of Canada during Day 7 of the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2018 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

2018 US Open Top Picks: Novak Djokovic

2018 US Open Top Picks: Rafael Nadal

Dominic Thiem’s woes continue: What can he do?

What’s next for Stefanos Tsitsipas?

TORONTO, ON - JULY 29: Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates a point against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during Day 5 of the Rogers Cup at the Aviva Centre on July 29, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Wawrinka sets up Nadal clash after hard fought win

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: David Ferrer of Spain with his towel in his mouth during his Men's Singles first round match against Karen Khachanov of Russia on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

In candid interview, David Ferrer talks past, future & retirement

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 19: Nick Kyrgios of Australia, Rod Laver, John McEnroe, and Roger Federer of Switzerland pose for photos during the Laver Cup 2018 Chicago Launch at Cloud Gate on March 19, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Laver Cup 2018: What we know so far and what to expect

Pepe Imaz’s departure could mark another renaissance in Novak’s career

EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Andy Murray of Great Britain in action during his mens singles match against Kyle Edmund of Great Britain during Day Six of the Nature Valley International at Devonshire Park on June 27, 2018 in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA)

Can Andy Murray follow suit of the big 3?

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 10: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men's Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Thought Wimbledon was exciting? The US Open will be better

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose before their final round Gentlemen's match on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Djokovic’s comeback faces its sternest test, again.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates a point against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during their Men's Singles third round match on day five of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Federer’s journey to the title defense gets stronger with each match; can he be stopped?

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan during their Men's Singles second round match on day four of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Can Alex De Minaur mount an upset against Nadal?

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates his victory against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria after their Men's Singles first round match on day one of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

This year’s Wimbledon has several unseeded underdogs and the US Open will be better

ROME, ITALY - MAY 19: Marin Cilic of Croatia celebrates against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the semi finals during day seven of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2018 tennis at Foro Italico on May 19, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

The Biggest Underdogs in Roland Garros #1: Marin Cilic

ROME, ITALY - MAY 20: Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a backhand shot during the Mens Singles final match between Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev on Day Eight of the The Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2018 at Foro Italico on May 20, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Evaluating Alexander Zverev’s chances in the French Open

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 25: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand during a practice session ahead of the French Open at Roland Garros on May 25, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Can Novak Djokovic Complete the Double Grand Slam?

ROME, ITALY - MAY 16: Dominic Thiem of Austria plays a backhand in his match against Fabio Fognini of Italy during day four of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2018 tennis at Foro Italico on May 16, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Can Dominic Thiem win his first Grand Slam?

ROME, ITALY - MAY 19: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the semi finals during day seven of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2018 tennis at Foro Italico on May 19, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

What comes next for Novak Djokovic?

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses at the net with Novak Djokovic of Serbia before their men's singles semi-final match on day thirteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 7, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic: Previewing the 2018 Rome Semifinal

ROME, ITALY - MAY 16: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Damir Dzumhur Bosnia during day four of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2018 tennis at Foro Italico on May 16, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Nadal, Djokovic and Shapovalov prevail as Thiem, Anderson and Sock crash out in Italian Open

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 28: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand against David Goffin of Belgium in their semi-final match during day six of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on April 28, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Can Rafael Nadal be stopped?

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 02: Rafael Nadal of Spain slides across the clay to play a backhand during his men's singles third round match against Eduardo Schwank of Argentina during day seven of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 2, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Can Rafael Nadal sweep the clay season?

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during the mens singles final match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ahead of the Clay Season, Carlos Moya reveals Rafael Nadal isn’t at 100%

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 10: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men's Singles finals match on Day Fourteen during the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images for USTA)

Rafael Nadal only trails Roger Federer amongst all-time greats

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 02: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Leonardo Mayer of Argentina during their third round Men's Singles match on Day Six of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal makes triumphant return to quarterfinals

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 31: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Taro Daniel of Japan in their second round Men's Singles match on Day Four of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal survives early scares

MASON, OH - AUGUST 20: Nick Kyrgios of Australia Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria poses for photographers at the trophy ceremony during the men's final on day 9 of the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 20, 2017 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

US Open 2017: Players under the most pressure on the men’s draw