PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERY | An American Tale: Kevin Anderson’s US Open journey highlights S. Africans’ influence on American, global tennis

Later today in the 20-year-old Arthur Ashe Stadium, on the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center campus, America’s second oldest major sporting event will come to a conclusion. South African Kevin Anderson will take on Rafeal Nadal. Check out a few photos and videos of the good ‘Old Boy.’

Kevin Anderson's #USOpen final makes all sorts of history, giving hope the college-route can work for future stars.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…—
Kwesé ESPN (@kwesesports) September 09, 2017

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Winners Walk Presented by @Emirates: @kandersonatp gives the #USOpen the scoop on his feelings going into his first Grand Slam final and thanks the fans for all of their support. __ #arthurashestadium #tennisplayer #tennis #tennisball #atp #nyc #newyorkcity #instasport #southafrica #athlete #kevinanderson

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Match point last night 💥 Still can't get the smile off my face, but it's time to prepare for tomorrow! 💪 Thanks @espntennis for the 🎥 #usopen

A post shared by Kevin Anderson (@kandersonatp) on Sep 9, 2017 at 8:06am PDT

Your 2017 #USOpen men's singles finalists back in their prime 😁 in 1998! (📸 by KelseyOAnderson on Twitter). Tag a friend who needs to see this! #atp #tennis #rafanadal #kevinanderson #instatennis #instasports #sports #throwback

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