On Wednesday 4 September 2008, top-seeded Rafael Nadal dominated American Mardy Fish after beating him with 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 at early morning 2:10 am. Nadal made third-latest finish in tournament history.
In on-court interview, he said "It was an amazing and unbelievable night session which I never expected to finish so early". This makes Nadal to be the best tennis player in the world. Nadal will become first tennis player to win three consecutive Grand Slam title if he wins this US open 2008.