Nadal eyes 23rd major as Djokovic clings to forlorn US Open hope

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 25, 2022 10:07 am

NEW YORK: Rafael Nadal targets a fifth US Open and 23rd Grand Slam title in New York from next week as Novak Djokovic clings desperately onto a forlorn hope of even being allowed to set foot in New York.

Nineteen years after making his debut, the 36-year-old Nadal drags his injury-prone body into a tournament he won in 2010, 2013, 2017 and 2019, the year of his last appearance.

Iga Swiatek of Poland and Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrate after a point against John McEnroe and Coco Gauff during Tennis Plays For Peace, exhibition matches to benefit Ukraine at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 24, 2022 in New York City. AFP PHOTO

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