New York, Sept 9: Defending champ Rafael Nadal took full advantage of a fresh start, dominating Gilles Muller for a straight-sets victory when their rain-delayed match resumed at the U.S. Open.
The second-ranked Spaniard was down a break, trailing 3-0 when play was stopped after 15 minutes Wednesday. He went on to win 7-6 (1), 6-1, 6-2 after they took the court Thursday, completing a fourth-round match that was supposed to start two days earlier.
Nadal was coming off treatment for painful leg cramps during his post-match news conference Sunday, then was frustrated Wednesday that tournament officials tried to start play in less-than-ideal conditions.
He still faces a tough road to defend his title, potentially having to play four matches in four days. AP
