Federer and Nadal make bright starts

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal powered into the second round of the French Open today as both made impressive opening-day statements of intent.

Mon, 23 May, 2005 - 19:54

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal powered into the second round of the French Open today as both made impressive opening-day statements of intent.

The four-time grand slam champion and the teenage pretender to the Roland Garros crown both downplayed their achievements, but they glided through their first tests.

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