Rafael Nadal secured his place in the second round of the US Open following a 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Croatian teenager Borna Coric.
After the match, Rafa told the crowd in an on-court ESPN interview:
It’s a very happy moment for me. Last year was very hard not having chance to being back in one of my favorite tournaments.
The first two sets were a high level for me. I was happy with the way I played. He is a great player and has an amazing future.
Rafa next meets Diego Schwartzman, a 6-3 6-2 6-2 winner over Swedish qualifier Elias Ymer.
Source: Reuters
Rafael Nadal of Spain holds his racquet during his match against Borna Coric of Croatia at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, August 31, 2015. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves to Borna Coric of Croatia during their match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, August 31, 2015. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return to Borna Coric of Croatia during their match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, August 31, 2015. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after the first set against Borna Coric of Croatia during their match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, August 31, 2015. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after winning a point against Borna Coric of Croatia during their match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, August 31, 2015. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Coach and Uncle Toni Nadal reacts as Rafael Nadal of Spain plays Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello watches Rafael Nadal of Spain play against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello watches Rafael Nadal of Spain play against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello watches Rafael Nadal of Spain play against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.(Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.(Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves against Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain shakes hands with Borna Coric (L) of Croatia after their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain shakes hands with Borna Coric (L) of Croatia after their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 30, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
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I watched your match and you played so well during the first 2 sets. I think my dear Rafa, you need to drink a lot of water, juice, gatorade because you sweat a lot. Please take care of yourself and see you for the second match. Your abuelita from Mexico. Vamos Rafa mi campeon.
Vamos Rafa, hopefully u win game by game!!!!
Well done, Vamos Rafa. And thanks for the autograph!
El toro esta de vueta con Grandeza ,,, vamos Rafa ,,,
It was probably a salt pill due to excessive sweating (to replace salt lost) Great result
VAMOS! Congratulations dear Rafa, on your great victory. All the best of luck at your next matches. No.1 champ always. You can do it. 😍🎾💪🌟😘
Vamos Rafa!
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) …… CHEERS & MASSIVE Congratulations on your beautiful match & solid victory!!!!!!!! : ) …….CI…..CI……CI…….& ….. CI SENIOR!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) …….. It was a great decisive win!!!!!!!!!!! KUDOS……. enjoy your wonderful triumph!!!!!!!!! You played SO BEAUTIFULLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYTHING about your match was outstanding and w such classy delivery……. I loved your strength & energy and your powerful excellent Serve game….and your your amazing creative RETURNS getting winners on the Run….on the NET…..on the Base Line….on the Edge of the court….etc…. etc….etc…..VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS dear Rafa on your STRONG & competitive game!!!!!! It was such a fine, well measured match!!!!!!! : ) : ) Congratulations on everything…… Your great focus & speedy flexible movement was INCREDIBLE w Such grace ……& POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vamos & enjoy celebrating w your amazing team this fantastic sweet win!!!!! VAMOS & have a good time & great fun moving forward!!!!!!!!!!! Good night & sweet dreams!!!!!! God bless you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go Rafa Keep it up God Bless You
Congratulations from Wisconsin USA. Love watching you. Best of luck in Round 2.
The first two sets were great! In the fourth Rafa took a pill:( Does anybody knows the reason for that?
GRANDE Rafa!!!!! muy buen partido!! Felicitaciones!!
It seems after rading his match comments he stomach problems ,so could be that ,
Great win Rafa ,