The 13-time champion looked to be back in top form after recovering from a rib injury and foot problem
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning match point against Jordan Thompson of Australia during their match at the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France, on May 23 2022. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/ADAM PRETTYRafael Nadal showed no signs of pain as the 13-time French Open champion marched into the second round at Roland Garros with a clinical 6-2 6-2 6-2 demolition of Australian Jordan Thompson on Monday.
The 35-year-old, who has a record 21 men’s Grand Slam titles to his name, played down the chances of adding to his tally but his display was reminiscent of those of previous years. Nadal broke serve in the first game of the second set and again in the fifth and seventh as he started to play more neatly, bagging it with a service winner.
Krejcikova’s last competitive match was in February in Doha before she took a lengthy break to deal with an elbow injury, but she still managed to win the first set in brisk fashion and opened up a 2-0 lead in the second against the local hope. “I just collapsed physically, and, I mean, it was tough because I didn’t play the matches. Usually the matches are different from the practices, and I tried to prepare the best way I could. But, yeah, I collapsed.”
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