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Rafael Nadal bloodied but unbowed after US Open fightback against Fognini

Rafael Nadal
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates his win against Italy's Fabio Fognini on Thursday at the US Open. Photograph: Corey Sipkin/AFP/Getty Images

Rafael Nadal cut himself on the bridge of his nose with his own racket when it ricocheted off the court on the follow-through from a shot, leaving himself bloodied and dizzy during his second-round victory at the US Open.

Play was delayed for about five minutes during a medical timeout in the fourth set of what would become a 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 win against Fabio Fognini at Arthur Ashe Stadium in a match that began on Thursday night and finished after midnight on Friday.

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