The US Open is just around the corner and now is the time to get hot if a player wants to make any headway In Flushing Meadow. Rafael Nadal got a good start today, winning the French Open easily  in three sets. So the question becomes can Nadal transfer his prowess on the clay courts to the courts of the US Open?

It’s not out of the question although Nadal is notably more potent on a softer court. He’s won the French Open eight times now, more than any other tennis player in history. Nadal is an amazing 59-1 in this tournament, an indicator of his mastery of the clay court. It’s also somewhat surprising to many that Nadal is even playing right now. His recent history has had him struggling with injuries. Followers of the US Open will remember that he missed the tournament last season, making his appearance in 2013 even more special.

Still, Nadal will face some formidable competition at the 2013 US open and he’ll have to find a way to win on courts that aren’t suited for the better part of his game. He’ll also have to deal with the same players he eliminated in the French Open, namely Novak Djokovic. Nadal has a shot at pulling closer to Roger Federer in the next few weeks in terms of Grand Slam events won but he’s still got a ways to go. Now, if the played the French Open every month?

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