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Rafael Nadal next faces Nikoloz Basilashvili for a place in the US Open quarter-finals. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal next faces Nikoloz Basilashvili for a place in the US Open quarter-finals. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal battles into US Open fourth round after epic clash with Karen Khachanov
Del Potro eases in to last 16 with straight sets win over Verdasco and last year's finalist Anderson is also through
Agence France Presse
01 September, 2018