Convinced that Rafael Nadal loses 1st set to improve his comeback records - Tennis fans thrilled to see the Spaniard at the US Open after 3 years × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Tennis US Open 2022 News Convinced that Rafael Nadal loses 1st set to improve his comeback records - Tennis fans thrilled to see the Spaniard at the US Open after 3 years By Parag Jain Modified 31 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Rafael Nadal is undefeated at the Majors this year Playing his first match at the US Open since lifting his fourth title in 2019, Rafael Nadal rallied from a set down to beat Rinky Hijikata 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 in three hours and eight minutes in the first round. The Spaniard, who played his first Grand Slam match in New York in 2003, improved his first-round record to 16-0 with Tuesday's win. Although the 198th-ranked player from Australia took the first set, the World No. 3 quickly shrugged off the rust to take control and advance to the second round. Since withdrawing from Wimbledon due to an abdominal muscle tear, this was only the second match on the tour for Nadal. He faced a shock defeat to Borna Coric in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters a couple of weeks ago. With his win over Hijikata, the Spaniard remained undefeated at this year's Grand Slams with a 20-0 win-loss record. Fans were ecstatic to see 22-time Major champion Rafael Nadal back at Flushing Meadows after three years and didn't hold back their emotions after his win. "Gorgeous outfit, great energy. Not the best performance but still warming up. Rafa needs to improve every single skill specially (return) to have a chance in this tournament. Still undefeated in the Grand Slams this year 20-0. #VamosRafa," a fan tweeted. 22@NaifRAZRound 1Round 2Gorgeous outfit,great energy Not the best performance but still warming upRafa needs to improve every single skill specially ( return ) to have a chance in this tournamentStill undefeated in the grand slams this year 20-0 !#VamosRafa1Round 1Round 2Gorgeous outfit,great energy Not the best performance but still warming upRafa needs to improve every single skill specially ( return ) to have a chance in this tournamentStill undefeated in the grand slams this year 20-0 !#VamosRafa https://t.co/phnJXw4ZGE "Epic match point from Nadal. Still looks so happy to be playing/winning, which I think is one of his biggest strengths. Never seen him burned out by anything on-court, ever," a user posted. Owen@tennisnationEpic match point from Nadal. Still looks so happy to be playing/winning, which I think is one of his biggest strengths. Never seen him burned out by anything on-court, ever.40Epic match point from Nadal. Still looks so happy to be playing/winning, which I think is one of his biggest strengths. Never seen him burned out by anything on-court, ever. "Congrats Rafa- your shotmaking is artistry on the tennis court- wonderful as always to watch you play-a great opponent who made you really work hard- all the best against Fabio," another fan wrote. Joan McMaster@JoanMcMaster1@TennisChannel @RafaelNadal Congrats Rafa- your shotmaking is artistry on the tennis court- wonderful as always to watch you play-a great opponent who made you really work hard- all the best against Fabio.1@TennisChannel @RafaelNadal Congrats Rafa- your shotmaking is artistry on the tennis court- wonderful as always to watch you play-a great opponent who made you really work hard- all the best against Fabio. Here are a few more reactions: Wivo@WivoRNRAFAEL. NADAL. IS. THE. GREATEST. ATHLETE. HUMANITY. HAS. EVER. WITNESSED.GO TO SLEEP.5817RAFAEL. NADAL. IS. THE. GREATEST. ATHLETE. HUMANITY. HAS. EVER. WITNESSED.GO TO SLEEP. ?PuRpLE 2 14 2 4@RafaelNadalGOATGreatest Ever @RafaelNadalWhat a match point 212Greatest Ever @RafaelNadalWhat a match point https://t.co/JxBhezTDm4 Z Tromp@ztromp67Yessss, our bebecito Rafa breaks to take the 4th set and the match 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3. Still some little things to fine tune, but the rust is off. One match at a time. #USOpen2022 #VamosRafa #RafaelNadal? #RafaelNadal?72Yessss, our bebecito Rafa breaks to take the 4th set and the match 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3. Still some little things to fine tune, but the rust is off. One match at a time. #USOpen2022 #VamosRafa #RafaelNadal? #RafaelNadal? https://t.co/A3OoRrxQ6K No Match Windy, No?@nomatchwindynoPlayers beg for the crowd to cheer for them. True legends never have to ask. #VamosRafa532Players beg for the crowd to cheer for them. True legends never have to ask. #VamosRafa aslynch@aslynch@usopen @RafaelNadal Hijikata played a great match. Can’t imagine having to face Rafa in your first major tournament. Well done Rinky and Rafa!11@usopen @RafaelNadal Hijikata played a great match. Can’t imagine having to face Rafa in your first major tournament. Well done Rinky and Rafa! Manoj@RafaMaxViratAt this I'm convinced that Rafole lose their 1st set to improve their comebacks record? twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgado22 times Grand Slam Rafael Nadal improves to 20-0 in Majors this season, coming back to beat Rinky Hijikata 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 and reach the 2nd round at the #USOpen.That match point! Nadal is 16-0 in #USOpen 1st rounds.25922 times Grand Slam Rafael Nadal improves to 20-0 in Majors this season, coming back to beat Rinky Hijikata 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 and reach the 2nd round at the #USOpen.That match point! Nadal is 16-0 in #USOpen 1st rounds. https://t.co/IkD5ChRC64At this I'm convinced that Rafole lose their 1st set to improve their comebacks record? twitter.com/josemorgado/st… Fadygoda87@fadygoda87@usopen @RafaelNadal You know ,everybody know that the road with nadal is lengthy, and there will be some pain,but i will choose that road,always.1@usopen @RafaelNadal You know ,everybody know that the road with nadal is lengthy, and there will be some pain,but i will choose that road,always. @Best_captain_First match . Three hour match and losing the first set wasn't a concern considering he played only one match after Wimbledon!! Served well, onto the next match against Fognini #VamosRafa2First match . Three hour match and losing the first set wasn't a concern considering he played only one match after Wimbledon!! Served well, onto the next match against Fognini #VamosRafa https://t.co/Zwuoa8yOEm Andre R@RolembergAndreIf only we could frame this and put it in a tennis museum.#RafaelNadal3If only we could frame this and put it in a tennis museum.#RafaelNadal https://t.co/DEdGWXalMx Rafael Nadal to face Fabio Fognini in R2 Rafael Nadal (L) and Fabio Fognini Rafael Nadal will have to quickly find his top form before Thursday, when he takes on Fabio Fognini in the second round of the US Open. Although second seed Nadal has a 13-4 winning record against the Italian, the Spaniard is likely to remember their meeting at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in 2015, where Fognini won the match after losing the first two sets. In his opening match on Tuesday against Aslan Karatsev, Fognini once again fought hard and bounced back from two sets down to win 1-6, 5-7, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 in three hours and 34 minutes. The last time Nadal and Fognini came face-to-face was at the 2021 Australian Open, with the Spaniard winning comfortably in straight sets. Also Checkout:- US Open 2022 Schedule Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Nihal Taraporvala × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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