Rafael Nadal ready for ‘dangerous’ Dustin Brown

Rafael Nadal has vowed to be ready for a Wimbledon showdown with a dreadlocked German who has already taught him a lesson on grass.

There were no nasty first-round surprises for Nadal, Roger Federer or Andy Murray yesterday as the three star names in the bottom half of the men’s draw made progress in straight sets.

Lying in wait for Spaniard Nadal next tomorrow though will be Dustin Brown, a tricksy player he knows can cause him trouble on grass, because Brown beat him last June in Halle, Germany.