The 22-time Grand Slam champion layed down on his back on the sideline while being treated by a trainer. The 17-year-old Noskova was making her Grand Slam doubles debut. The 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions are facing the Czech team of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova. Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev will follow against Wu Yibing, the first Chinese man to win a U.S. Open match in the professional era, which began in 1968. Nadal will face Fabio Fognini in the nightcap at Arthur Ashe Stadium, after Serena and Venus Williams play their women’s doubles opening match.

Source: thestar September 03, 2022 00:05 UTC