7 Reasons the US Open Will Be Less Entertaining Without Nadal, In GIFs

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Sadly, we won't witness Rafael Nada back at Arthur Ashe Stadium this year to defend his standing U.S. Open title

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"No, No, No! Not in my House!" We'll miss his Mutombo inspired finger wags on court.64dpk

No more playing drinking games every time he does his crazy pre-serve ritual.

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Little to no chance of seeing other tennis players do this celebratory hobble. 

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Nike will have to depend on Roger and Serena for ad-worthy / swoosh-heavy moments. 

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The cinematic stumbles.

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The emo moments.

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