Nadal looks sharp on Wimbledon return

Rafael Nadal began his bid to reclaim the Wimbledon title from Roger Federer in determined mood as the world number one eased to victory in his opener on Centre Court today.

Nadal looks sharp on Wimbledon return
Tue, 22 Jun, 2010 - 19:51

Rafael Nadal began his bid to reclaim the Wimbledon title from Roger Federer in determined mood as the world number one eased to victory in his opener on Centre Court today.

Second seed Nadal bulldozed his way into round two with an assured win over spirited wild card Kei Nishikori.

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