Title favourite Rafael Nadal eases past Simone Bolelli in Roland Garros opener
Rafael Nadal's bid for an 11th French Open title is up and running after a straight-sets - but far from straightforward - win over Simone Bolelli.

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SUBSCRIBERafael Nadal's bid for an 11th French Open title is up and running after a straight-sets - but far from straightforward - win over Simone Bolelli.

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