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Mother Nature sure had her say at this year's U.S. Open. First it was the baking heat. Then came the biting winds. Ultimately, rain delayed the men's final for the third straight year. Rafael Nadal wasn't too bothered. Nadal beat Novak Djokovic on M...

In becoming the youngest Open era player to complete the career Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal won his third Slam of the year. Where does his season rank among the best?

It's about time Venus Williams gets some love at the U.S. Open. Williams faces defending champion Kim Clijsters in the marquee semifinal matchup Friday, a year after their wacky encounter at Flushing Meadows. Clijsters won that one 6-0, 0-6, 6-4, pu...

The road to Grand Slam glory takes more than hard work and dedication. The luck of the draw and even a fortuitous bounce here and there play roles. We assess the final eight men's chances.

When the mercury rises, Novak Djokovic finds a way to fizzle. But on Monday, he sizzled in a straight-sets win over Mardy Fish.

Andy Roddick's U.S. Open ended in bitter disappointment, but there is still plenty to be excited about on the American home front, thanks to "Quisner" and Mardy Fish.

After three days of soaring temperatures, scary moments and scintillating five-setters, the U.S. Open's first round left us a bit frazzled.

With one title the "Roger Federer on the decline" discourse has all but disappeared. But does that mean he's ready to surmount the Big Apple challenge?

What if Rafael Nadal does not win the elusive U.S. Open title? Do we chalk it up to his hard-court ineptitude, the New York atmosphere or perhaps just bad luck? In any case, the pressure is on.

Andy Roddick has been running on empty the past few months. But there's nothing better than a little hometown energy to get him back on track.

The injury bug always seems to rear its ugly head at the worst times. So whose body will remain intact the longest for a grueling two weeks at the U.S. Open?

Andy Murray showed he has the moxie and aggression to beat anyone on tour. But will he be undone by the big stage again?

Browse the men's rankings and you'll see nary a single American lodged in the top 10. So which Yankee is going to lead the way in Flushing Meadows?

Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams, pre-foot injury, were doing fine on the tennis circuit. They didn't need a change of scenery. For others, though, shifting to the hard courts of the U.S. Open Series, which began this week in Atlanta, is an opportuni...

If you think Roger Federer was done after breaking Pete Sampras' record at Wimbledon, you haven't been paying attention.

Discounting Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open is a massive mistake. He might claim he's not ready, but if anyone can steal Roger Federer's thunder in New York, it's the determined Spaniard.