NEW YORK: Rafael Nadal claimed the opening set of Sunday’s US Open final against Daniil Medvedev 7-5 in the Spaniard’s pursuit of a 19th Grand Slam singles title.
The 33-year-old Nadal is seeking a fourth US Open crown, after wins in 2010, 2013 and 2017, while Russian fifth seed Medvedev is appearing in his first major final.