Articles:

• Rafa and Djoker on collision course? (via ESPN) Underdogs Gasquet and Wawrinka are interesting, but big names are playing well
• Rafael Nadal Remains Heavy Favorite to Win 2013 US Open (via Bleacher Report)

He may not be the No. 1 player in the world, but Nadal is the overwhelming favorite as the 2013 U.S. Open enters the semifinals.

• T-Shirts, Advantage: Nadal (via wsj.com) The Player Holds an Edge Over His Rivals in an Area Other Than Tennis: Merchandise
• Statistical Preview: Nadal Vs. Gasquet (via ATP)

Nadal Highlights: • Amazing serving – has not lost serve in 16 sets (67 straight holds) • Lethal forehand – 97 forehand winners in five rounds • Winning over 80 per cent of his net approaches

• ‘Air Force’ Nadal (via marca.com) Rafael Nadal aparece al rescate de España en la eliminatoria por la permanencia en el Grupo Mundial de la Copa Davis ante Ucrania, que se disputará del 13 al 15 de septiembre en la Caja Mágica de Madrid. Por eso la Federación Española de Tenis, en caso de que el tenista haga final en el US Open —se jugaría el próximo lunes— fletará un avión privado para que aterrice en Madrid lo antes posible.

Photos: Rafael Nadal supports Madrid 2020 Olympics bid from the US Open