NEW YORK: Rafael Nadal moved one win away from a third US Open title and 16th Grand Slam crown Friday (Saturday in Manila) when he defeated weary Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2.

The 31-year-old Spaniard, the 2010 and 2013 champion in New York, will be playing in his 23rd Slam finals and third this year, looking to add the US title to his record 10th French Open.

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