Nadal cruises through opening round

RAFAEL NADAL made sure he kept things moving along as he negotiated the first hurdle at the US Open without too much difficulty.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2006 - 01:00
Mike Nather

The second-seed methodically moved into the second round with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 triumph over Mark Philippoussis in his first match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The 20-year-old lefthander broke Philippoussis once in each set.

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