Rafael Nadal capped an easy draw at the U.S. Open with an easy 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Kevin Anderson of South Africa on Sunday in the men’s final. It is Nadal’s third career U.S. Open title and his 16th title in a Grand Slam event. 1 in the world, trails only Roger Federer (19) among men’s Grand Slam title winners. Nadal paid tribute to Anderson, who had come back from a serious hip injury, saying he set a great example. The Times' Lindsey Thiry and Gary Klein discuss his situation, plus how it's affecting the locker room.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 10, 2017 23:12 UTC