Rafael Nadal is desperate to win the US Open to collect the Grand Slam, but he isn't going to jump over the London Bridge if that days never come. The Spaniard started off his quest with a very tough match against Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili last night.
It took three sets but Nadal managed through. After the match, the world no.1 said his serve helped him through the match.
“My serve tonight worked well,” said the eight-times grand slam winner, who needs a U.S. Open title to complete a career grand slam. “Hopefully it will continue like this.
He topped his fastest serve last night with a 130mph serve.
“My serve is not my best shot but I always try hard to keep improving and that’s what I’m working on all the time.”