Tennis: Second seed Rafael Nadal came through a tough test of his US Open credentials as he beat Peru's Luis Horna 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-2 to reach the third round.
The Spaniard, who has never been beyond the third round at Flushing Meadows, coped well with an inspired Horna before clinching victory in two hours 43 minutes.
"It was a very tough match," Nadal said. "Luis was playing very well with his forehand and serve so I am very happy with this victory."
Nadal looked set for an easy victory when he led by a set and a break but world number 61 Horna produced some outstanding tennis to break back in the sixth game and again in the 10th to level the match.
The French Open champion saved two break points when serving for the third set and then eased through the fourth to set up a clash with Frenchman Gael Monfils or Wesley Moodie of South Africa.