Rafael Nadal is on a collision course with third seed Roger Federer and could meet his old rival in Sunday's final if both players advance. FMTNews
Rafael Nadal has had a relatively stress-free time at the tournament so far, dropping just one set and getting a walkover in the second round.
The second-seeded Spaniard was in cruise control as he took the first set behind some superb serving and stout defence but the big-hitting Croatian battled back to snatch the second. Cilic would double fault later in the game to give Nadal a 3-1 lead and he would never threaten again on a hot and humid night in New York, with Tiger Woods among the star-studded crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium cheering on the Spaniard.
The 33-year-old has had a relatively stress-free time at the tournament so far, dropping just one set and getting a walkover in the second round.
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