Rafael Nadal withdrew from the U.S. Open on Wednesday, sidelined by the knee tendinitis that has kept him out of action since his stunning loss at Wimbledon in late June.
Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam count will stay stuck at 11 for now, sidetracked by another knee problem.

Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam count will stay stuck at 11 for now, sidetracked by another knee problem.
Emirates Airlines is the new title sponsor of the US Open Series of summer hard-court tennis tournaments under a seven-year agreement.
Emirates Airline is the new title sponsor of the US Open Series of summer hard-court tennis tournaments under a seven-year agreement.

Serena Williams says her emotions got the best of her when she berated the chair umpire during her loss to Sam Stosur in the U.S. Open final.
Serena Williams says her emotions got the best of her when she berated the chair umpire during her loss to Sam Stosur in the U.S. Open final.
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal said Monday the shoulder injury that forced him out of the Paris Masters won't prevent him from playing at the ATP World Tour finals later this month.

After a surprising loss at the Thailand Open, top-ranked Rafael Nadal is aiming to return to his winning ways in his debut at the Japan Open.