Rafael Nadal wins U.S Open

Exactly three months to the day after he took home his record eighth French Open title on June 9, Rafael has triumphed again, beating Novak in the 2013 men’s final of the U.S. Open.

The Spanish tennis player won his second U.S Open title and 13th major title, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Sept. 9 at Flushing Meadows, New York. 

“Probably, only my team knows, how much means the match of today,” Rafael said, holding his trophy. “Playing against Novak is a very special feeling. Probably nobody brings my game to that limit like Novak did.”

This isn’t the first time Rafael has faced off against Novak — the two have gone head-to-head 37 times! This was their third meeting in the finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Rafael won the first match in 2010, and Novak best his rival in the 2011 rematch.