* First Nadal grand slam loss after winning first two sets * Snaps Spaniard's 10-year streak of winning a slam * Seven service breaks in a row in fifth set (Adds details, quotes) By Larry Fine NEW ...

NEW YORK -- Rafael Nadal had never lost a Grand Slam match when taking a two-set lead -- a 151-0 record -- until he was beaten 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 by 32nd-seeded Fabio Fognini of Italy in the ...

While much more attention has been understandably showered on Serena Williams at this U.S. Open, one of tennis’ other all-time greats is on his own quest in Flushing Meadows. Rafael Nadal, already the ...

Rafael Nadal overcame accidentally hitting himself in the face with his own racket to beat Fabio Fognini in the US Open second round. The 36-year-old had to battle back from a slow start to beat ...

Rafael Nadal is one step closer to winning his 23rd Grand Slam title after overcoming a rough start in the second round of the U.S. Open and a freak incident with his own racket on Thursday night to ...