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Flawless Nadal races into French Open second round
Rafael Nadal started his quest for a record-breaking 10th French Open title in merciless fashion, demolishing Australian Sam Groth 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 on Tuesday.
Published : 24 May 2016, 01:45 PM
Updated : 24 May 2016, 01:45 PM
The fourth-seeded Spaniard, who will play either Argentine Facundo Bagnis or French qualifier Kenny de Schepper in the second round, played flawless tennis throughout, making only three unforced errors in a one-sided match.
Nadal, who turns 30 next week, has won two titles on clay this season, including the Monte Carlo Masters in April.
He ended his opponent's misery with a trademark crosscourt forehand winner on his second match point on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
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