US Open 2022 Watch: Rafael Nadal closes out opening-round win at US Open 2022 with a fiery forehand on the run Nadal overcame an early scare and triumphed 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 over 198th-ranked Rinky Hijikata to register his 65th career win in New York. Scroll Staff Aug 31, 2022 · 09:01 am Updated Aug 31, 2022 · 09:28 am Rafael Nadal in action at the US Open | AFP WHAT A SHOT BY RAFA TO WIN IT 🔥#USOpen pic.twitter.com/QNGJPsOYJx— ESPN (@espn) August 31, 2022 Play We welcome your comments at letters@scroll.in. US Open Rafael Nadal US Open 2022