Federer and Nadal kick off U.S. Open campaigns

NEW YORK - A year ago, few would have bet Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal would be the top contenders at the 2017 U.S. Open, yet the Swiss maestro and the Spanish juggernaut start their campaign with the favourites tag on Tuesday.
Federer will open up his campaign against American Frances Tiafoe and could face the dangerous Nick Kyrgios as early as the fourth round. / Internet photo
Federer will open up his campaign against American Frances Tiafoe and could face the dangerous Nick Kyrgios as early as the fourth round. / Internet photo
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