Nadal moved into third round of the US Open after Kokkinakis withdrew

Rafael Nadal reached into the third round of the US Open on Thursday after Thanasi Kokinakis withdrew. The Aussie cited a right shoulder injury. It is an unfortunate conclusion to the US Open for the 23-year-old, who was making progress in his return from pectoral and shoulder ailments. Next up for Nadal is South Korean Hyeon Chung, who saved a match point in a massive 1-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(4) comeback over No. 32 seed Fernando Verdasco of Spain.

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