Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal began his campaign at the US Open 2019 yesterday with the match against the Australian tennis ace John Millman. Ahead of the game, Rafael Nadal went through a security check which is usually a mandate for all the players. Without any fuss, Nadal stood patiently as his tennis kit was checked by the security. He even passed through the channel which detects suspicious materials. After a thorough check, the Spaniard was handed over his bag. The tennis ace was all smiles throughout the process.Nadal Rampant at US Open as Thiem, Tsitsipas Lead Exodus.

The video was shared by the official account the US Open with the caption, “Even the biggest stars have to go through security 😉 Don't forget to take out your 📱#USOpen | @RafaelNadal.” Post this,  Nadal went on to beat John Millman by 6-3, 6-2. 6-2.  For now, check out the video shared by the official account of the US Open.

Speaking about Nadal, it took him barely a couple of hours to see off Millman in at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. "The beginning, the first match, is always a little bit new even if I've played here plenty of times," said Nadal, who meets Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis next. "I think I played well and in general am very happy with the way I started."He (Millman) showed last year what he's able to do when he's doing well and I came on court with a lot of respect,” added the Spaniard. With this, Nadal has sailed into the round two of the US Open 2019.

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