Rafael Nadal, this year, for the very first time has managed to enter the semifinal round of the US Open. For the new World number 1, the journey till this semi-final has been exciting but definitely not as smooth as anticipated. Rafael Nadal on Wednesday, September 3, defeated Mardy Fish in the quarterfinal round by 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2. In the semifinal of the ongoing US Open, the Spaniard will face Andy Murray.

Murray ousted Juan Martín Del Potro in the quarterfinal round. This year has been really lucky for Rafael Nadal as he reigned at the Wimbledon, French Open and was also the Beijing Olympic champion. In the 40-year Open era, it is only Rod Laver, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer who attained the feat of winning all the three grand slams.