Lot # 1: Rafael Nadal's 2010 US Open Final Match Worn, Signed Inscribed Shirt (Photomatched) - First US Open Title

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Offered here is a remarkable item of Rafael Nadal's career: Nadal's match worn, custom, signed and inscribed Nike shirt from the 2010 US Open Final. Nadal wore this during the unforgettable match in which he won the first of his four US Open titles, and completed his coveted career Grand Slam collection. He became the youngest player to ever win all four majors at just 24 years of age.

The final was a packed September 13th, 2010 night match in the largest tennis stadium in the world, Arthur Ashe Stadium. Nadal defeated none other than Novak Djokovic in a four set battle, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 to seal the tournament win. The victory capped an unbelievable 2010 season for him, in which Nadal won three consecutive majors–Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open–while finishing the year ranked No. 1 in the world. 

The shirt was custom made for Nadal, and features no regular size label other than "CUSTM" labeling. Nadal has signed and inscribed the shirt; it reads "Rafael Nadal 2010!". The shirt includes conclusive photomatch documentation from Sports Investors Authentication, as well as authentication from MEARS. The shirt is one of the most distinctive and iconic designs of his career, and is synonymous with imagery of him at the peak of his powers and completing his Grand Slam collection.

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