Rafael Nadal defeats Richard Gasquet to move to US Open fourth round

It's the 18th time in a row that Gasquet has failed to beat his one-time junior rival. 

NEW YORK MINUTE: Rafael Nadal celebrates beating Richard Gasquet. (Adam Hunger/AP)

Rafael Nadal avoided any more on-court mishaps as he defeated Richard Gasquet for the 18th consecutive time to move through to the fourth round of the US Open.

The former junior rivals first played at tour level back in 2004 and Nadal has won every encounter across 18 years.