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For All, a Rain Delay; for Djokovic, a Reprieve

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

After digging deep to defeat Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic will enjoy an extra day of recovery before facing Rafael Nadal in the United States Open final.

Kim Clijsters with her daughter, Jada Lynch, after she won her third United States Open championship Saturday night.

Clijsters’s Focus Is Family, With Eye on Majors

By KAREN CROUSE

After defeating Vera Zvonareva to win her third United States Open championship, Kim Clijsters celebrated on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court with her 2 ½-year-old daughter.

Rafael Nadal in 1998, when as a 12-year-old he played in the final of an event in Barcelona, Spain.

Video Clips on the Web for Scouting and Laughs

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

Tennis players, coaches, agents and fans can find a vast trove of new and old video clips on Web sites like YouTube.

Esther Vergeer of the Netherlands has been ranked No. 1 in wheelchair tennis since 1999.

A Champ Has Rivals, but No Equals

By BRETT CORBIN

Esther Vergeer is perhaps the best wheelchair tennis player in the world, winning more often in her career than Roger Federer.

Kim Clijsters of Belgium with the championship trophy after winning the finals on Saturday night.

Clijsters Wins Second Straight Open Title

By KAREN CROUSE

Kim Clijsters beat Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-1 Saturday night, securing her second straight title at Flushing Meadows in under an hour.

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With Escape, Djokovic Rewrites the Ending

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

Novak Djokovic finished off a 5-7, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 victory over Roger Federer that not only broke up the Rafa-Roger dream final but also redefined Djokovic for a global audience.

Rafael Nadal practicing with his first and only coach, his uncle Toni Nadal, before his Open quarterfinal victory Thursday.

Uncle Lends Steady Hand in Nadal’s Unsettled Life

By KAREN CROUSE

The task of keeping Rafael Nadal grounded when he is away from home falls largely to Uncle Toni, as he is known around the tour.

Straight Sets

A Quick Look at a Busy Saturday

By ARON PILHOFER

Kim Clijsters, the No. 2 seed, has beaten her opponent, Vera Zvonareva, twice this year, but this final still has the makings to be very competitive.

Two Ex-Champions With a Lot to Gain

By ARON PILHOFER

Venus Williams takes the court Friday hoping to make her fourth U.S. Open final. Kim Clijsters is trying to be the first reigning champion to successfully defend her title since 2001.

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Interactive Graphic: Federer's Footwork: Artful and Efficient

Roger Federer's extraordinary footwork is the foundation for his nearly flawless game.

Interactive Feature: Timeline: Decade of Dominance

Serena and Venus Williams have won 17 of the 39 majors since the 1999 U.S. Open.

Graphic: If You’re Going to the U.S. Open

Dates, times and location of the United States Open, and how to get to the tournament.

Interactive Feature: Tie Breakers to Remember

For Grand Slam tensions, it’s hard to beat a U.S. Open tie breaker.

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A View of the Final, Obscured by Clouds

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Scramble for Tickets After Rescheduling of Men's Open Final

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American Beats American for U.S. Open's Junior Title

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U.S. Open Men’s Final Postponed

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Rafael Nadal plays down comparisons to Roger Federer: “I am not on the way to be the best in history because that’s very far.”

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Chasing Federer, or Pulling Away?

By HARVEY ARATON

If Rafael Nadal wins the final, Roger Federer’s Grand Slam title record could have a shorter shelf life than Pete Sampras’s.

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Courtside: The Wind Factor

Christopher Clarey on how the wind has and will continue to play a role at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the U.S. Open, and a look ahead to the semifinals match between Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters.