Nadal has 'special memories' of Open

MASON, Ohio - Rafael Nadal is getting ready to head back to New York with fond memories for the first time. The Spaniard won the U.S. Open last year, becoming only the seventh player to win all four Grand Slam events. The U.S. Open was the most elusive, and he collapsed on the blue court and lay face down after finally winning it by beating Novak Djokovic. Nadal told The Associated Press in an interview on Wednesday that it was "more than a dream." He called it a special moment that he'd love to repeat at Flushing Meadows. Story continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here For now, he's trying to play enough matches to get in shape to defend the title. He's been limited this summer by a foot injury suffered at Wimbledon. He's also joining an international campaign promoting responsible drinking.