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.

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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