US OPEN
Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Date: 31 August - 14 September
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**Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro hammered world number three Rafael Nadal to reach his first Grand Slam final at the US Open.**The 20-year-old sixth seed played magnificently as he overpowered the Spaniard 6-2 6-2 6-2.
He will face defending champion Roger Federer or fourth seed Novak Djokovic in Monday’s final, with the second semi-final to follow later on Sunday.
“This is my favourite tournament,” said Del Potro afterwards.
"The stadium, the crowd, and I’m very close to my dream of winning this tournament. I think this is the best moment my life.
“I was so focused in every moment because Rafa is so strong, he can run for five hours, six hours.”