2010 US Open – Men's Singles facts for kids

The 2010 US Open Men's Singles was a major tennis tournament held in 2010. It was part of the Grand Slam events. The tournament saw exciting matches, leading to a thrilling final.

Juan Martín del Potro was the champion from the previous year, but he could not play in 2010. He had to miss the tournament because of a wrist operation.

The final match was between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Nadal won the match with a score of 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–2. This victory was very special for Nadal. It was his first ever US Open title.

With this win, Rafael Nadal achieved a rare feat called the Career Golden Slam. This means he had won all four major tennis tournaments (the French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open) and an Olympic gold medal during his career. He also became the first male player since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open all in the same year.

Top Players and Their Journey

In tennis tournaments, some players are "seeded." This means they are ranked higher and are expected to do well. The top seeded players usually get a slightly easier path in the early rounds.

Here are some of the top seeded players in the 2010 US Open Men's Singles and how far they went:

• Rafael Nadal (Spain): He was the number 1 seed and the Champion.
• Roger Federer (Switzerland): He was the number 2 seed and reached the Semifinals.
• Novak Djokovic (Serbia): He was the number 3 seed and reached the Final.
• Andy Murray (Great Britain): He was the number 4 seed and reached the Third Round.
• Robin Söderling (Sweden): He was the number 5 seed and reached the Quarterfinals.
• Nikolay Davydenko (Russia): He was the number 6 seed and reached the Second Round.
• Tomáš Berdych (Czech Republic): He was the number 7 seed and reached the First Round.
• Fernando Verdasco (Spain): He was the number 8 seed and reached the Quarterfinals.
• Andy Roddick (USA): He was the number 9 seed and reached the Second Round.
• David Ferrer (Spain): He was the number 10 seed and reached the Fourth Round.
• Mikhail Youzhny (Russia): He was the number 12 seed and reached the Semifinals.
• Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland): He was the number 25 seed and reached the Quarterfinals.
• Gaël Monfils (France): He was the number 17 seed and reached the Quarterfinals.

The Final Match

The final match was a big event. It was played between the top seed, Rafael Nadal, and the third seed, Novak Djokovic. Both players are known for their powerful shots and amazing skills.

Nadal won the first set 6-4. Djokovic fought back and won the second set 7-5. But Nadal showed his strength and won the next two sets 6-4 and 6-2. This secured his victory and his first US Open title. It was a memorable match for tennis fans around the world.

Qualifying Rounds

Before the main tournament, many players compete in qualifying rounds. This is where players who are not ranked high enough can earn a spot in the main draw. It's a tough competition, and only a few players make it through. Some of the players who qualified for the 2010 US Open Men's Singles included:

• Ričardas Berankis (Lithuania)
• Ivan Dodig (Croatia)
• Ryan Harrison (USA)
• Kei Nishikori (Japan)
• Benoît Paire (France)
• Milos Raonic (Canada)

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Abierto de Estados Unidos 2010 (individual masculino) para niños