Aug 18, 2017; Mason, OH, USA; Rafael Nadal (ESP) returns a shot against Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) during the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
NEW YORK, August 27 (Reuters) - If the tennis gods have their way, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will be stepping out for a semi-final showdown a week on Friday for their first ever battle at the U.S. Open.
After 37 meetings all over the world, including in the final of each of the other three grand slams, a U.S. Open clash would complete the set.
