Like a true champ, Rafa knew what was going on - and the whole crowd became concerned.
Karl Budge explains how he courted the star in signing for next year's tournament.
The Auckland tournament has featured Serena's sister the past three years.
Karl Budge says officials chased Serena Williams for four years.
The 35-year-old world number two will be the biggest drawcard in New Zealand tennis history.
The women's tennis legend will be competing at the Auckland event next year.
Michael Venus is in line for a hat-trick of ATP doubles titles in France this year.
It was selfies and kisses with the trophy from the top of Rockefeller Center for the 31-year-old Swiss.
The 31-year-old is the oldest US Open men's champion since Ken Rosewall in 1970.
This is proving to be the German's breakthrough season.
Stan Wawrinka will face Novak Djokovic for the US Open title in a rematch of last year's French Open final.
This 2½-hour contest topped them all for oddness.
Alex Hunt, 22, says he feels like "a normal person" and refuses to let his disability get in the way of his dreams of a world ranking.
Williams was no match for her aggressive Czech opponent.
Argentine ace had become a crowd favourite during the tournament, losing to Stan Wawrinka in four sets.
The world number one takes down Simona Halep in three tough sets.
Japan's Kei Nishikori took advantage of Murray's distraction to reach the final four.
The number one seed is on-track to make the finals.
The Frenchman is into a Grand Slam semi for the first time since 2008.
The second seed demolished Grigor Dimitrov to advance.
World no 1 now holds the record for most Grand Slam wins after defeating Yaroslava Shedova.
Two time champion defeated by Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova to end hopes of a showdown with sister Serena.
A two-time champion at Flushing Meadows, Nadal has not passed the fourth round since last year's French Open.
Williams closed in on a US Open rematch against her sister, moving into the fourth round with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over 26th-seeded Laura Siegemund.
Stan Wawrinka saved a match point and edged Dan Evans to reach the US Open's fourth round.
The second seed fought back after struggling against Italian Paolo Lorenzi.
Venus and partner Mate Pavic were dumped out in the second round.
Williams defeats Sweden's Johanna Larson to register 307th Grand Slam win.
Spaniard defeats the Russian in straight sets to emerge as tournament contender.
Daniell and doubles partner Brian Baker complete swift victory to progress.
