Rafael Nadal defeats Rinky Hijikata in four sets 😮😮

[{"selector":"#anim-7fa73f25-2b09-4798-bfe3-7c13e30ad79f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Rafael Nadal defeats Rinky Hijikata in four sets on Tuesday. Image/Rinky Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-ad5e80bb-3a8f-491d-b3b5-d85ae543042f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It took time for Rafael Nadal to discover his rhythm on Tuesday evening. Image/Rafael Instagram

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[{"selector":"#anim-e3765f7c-706a-4215-bca4-69b525beec31","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Nadal has not lost his opening match at a major since the 2016 Australian Open. Image/Rafael Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-d1baf3cc-f1e4-4d3f-b938-23cdbc7b9898","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] RJ Barrett finalizing extension with New York Knicks. Fill in some text Learn more