South Africa’s Kevin Anderson takes silver at the US Open final
Anderson played in his first grandslam final of his career.
POLOKWANE – Anderson was up against his friend, world number one, Rafael Nadal at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
To step on Arthur Ashe with @RafaelNadal for my first Slam final was an honour. I look forward to sharing the court with you again soon 😊 pic.twitter.com/lojLczEeil
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) September 11, 2017
It's been an incredible 2 weeks. This is a memory I will never forget & I look forward to making more! Thanks @usopen… see you next year 👍 pic.twitter.com/7PmXVEoIE5
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) September 11, 2017
His opponent, Rafael Nadal, competed in 23 Grand Slam tournaments and won 16 of these.
Last night’s final was Nadal’s
The final scores for the match was 6-3 6-3 6-4
These were some of Twitter’s reactions to the US Open Final:
https://twitter.com/adiuttam/status/907179449099022336
Way to go #RAFA. What are season you are having #CHampion #usopen 17👍🏻👍🏻 #Madridista 😘
— BILAL AHMAD (@BILALJANUZAJ) September 11, 2017
Morning sweet 16 🏆 #USOpen 💓💓 pic.twitter.com/vzgJEqY7Zo
— Ghofrane (@gh29mrad) September 11, 2017
Wishing Kevin Anderson success on Sunday. Proud of him as a South African. We can be proud of our people and nation. https://t.co/v4C9C7t9CV
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) September 9, 2017
Rafael Nadal and Kevin Anderson today before the US Open men's singles final and back in 1998. pic.twitter.com/dtsmNP05DG
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) September 10, 2017
Kevin Anderson becomes the First South African Tennis Player to make a grand slam final! Kevin will be facing RAFA tomorrow 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/Y2n2QXsr7l
— Siyabonga Beyile (@SiyaBeyile) September 9, 2017
Just for this😂😂😂…. Kevin Anderson must win this. We still love Nadal though #USOpen #USOpenfinal #SSTennis pic.twitter.com/eMebgh3KJZ
— Bruce Themba (@BlackmilkZA) September 10, 2017
What were your thoughts on the match?
