Nicolas kiefer
Rafael Nadal, the third seeded Spaniard advanced to the third round of the US Open 2009, as he beat his opponent, Nicolas Kiefer from Germany 6-0, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
NEW YORK - Rafael Nadal kept his hopes for a career-first US Open title alive as he blunted a brief revival from Nicolas Kiefer to earn a 6-0, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory into the third round.
NEW YORK - Sweating through a pivotal game in a match that was becoming more difficult than expected, Rafael Nadal finally broke through.
NEW YORK - Rafael Nadal's latest opponent thought the six-time major champion hardly looked to be at his best.
NEW YORK - Rafael Nadal encountered what's been passing as trouble for the top men at the U.S.