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US Open 2011: Nadal, Williams, Wozniacki and Djokovic All Advance on Tuesday

Rafal Nadal, Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and Novak Djokovic all advanced Tuesday in first round play in the US Open.

Wozniacki defeated Nuria Llagostera Vives in two sets, 6-3, 6-1. Djokovic faced a food poisoning stricken Conor Niland, who valiantly tried to play, but had to retire during the match.

Nadal had a bit of a difficult time with Andrey Golubev, going three hours against the underdog from Kazakhstan, but was able to get through the match 6-3, 7-6 (1), and 7-5. Williams cruised to a win over Bojana Jovanovski in two sets 6-1, 6-1.

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