09-02-2008, 10:34 PM
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Nadal Tested at US Open by Sam Querrey
The 20 year old Californian used his long body to challenge the tennis' number one player, Nadal.
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NEW YORK -- Rafael Nadal withstood his first test at this U.S. Open, shifting into another gear to beat Sam Querrey 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-3 on Monday and match his best result at the tournament that's always bedeviled him.
Playing for the sixth year at Flushing Meadows, the No. 1 Nadal rallied to reach the quarterfinals. He got quite a workout -- and a scare -- from his unseeded 20-year-old opponent.
"Very tough," Nadal said. "Sam is a big player, a big server. He has a great future."
Down 6-5 in the third set, Nadal suddenly flashed the form that won at Wimbledon, the French Open and the Olympics. Hitting harder, grunting louder and moving in closer, he quickly forced a tiebreak and jumped to celebrate.
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