Miami nadal all began from here |
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Rafael Nadal made his US Open debut in 2003, beating his compatriot Fernando Vicente, now a tennis coach, in straight sets, 6-4 6-3 6-3.
In the second round Nadal lost to the then world No. 21 Younes El Aynaoui 7-6(6) 6-3 7-6 (6). It was just the second Grand Slam main draw appearance for Nadal after 2003 Wimbledon, where he reached the third round. |