Nadal breezes through at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal made light of the windy conditions to take his place in the second round of the French Open today.

The defending champion beat 20-year-old Brazilian qualifier Thomaz Bellucci 7-5 6-3 6-1 in two hours and 34 minutes to stay on course to become the first man since Bjorn Borg to win four consecutive singles titles at Roland Garros.