Nadal breezes into U.S. Open fourth round
Thereafter, he never looked back on the sun-soaked Arthur Ashe Stadium court on Saturday in New York.
Next up for Nadal is a last 16 clash with 2014 champion Marin Cilic, who came out on top in his slugfest with John Isner on the Grandstand court.He had defeated John Millman in straight sets on Tuesday, before getting a walk-over into the third round when Thanasi Kokkinakis withdrew. The second-seeded Spaniard, who has been hampered by troublesome knees throughout his career, did not wear his usual tape on his legs during the match.“I am happy to be playing on hard courts and I am trying to play a little more aggressively.”
Nadal will have his work cut out when he meets big-serving Cilic on Monday, who defeated Isner 7-5 3-6 7-6 6-4.He said the key to toppling an opponent like Cilic was holding serve and making the most of his opportunities when receiving.“I need to be focused with my serve, as always. I need to be ready to accept the challenge that brings the competition in days like these ones.
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