Nadal digs deep to see off Klizan

World number one Rafael Nadal fought back from losing the first set to beat Martin Klizan 4-6 6-3 6-3 6-3 on Centre Court and secure a place in the second round at Wimbledon.

World number one Rafael Nadal fought back from losing the first set to beat Martin Klizan 4-6 6-3 6-3 6-3 on Centre Court and secure a place in the second round at Wimbledon.

Nadal, who has lost in the first round here for the last two years, recovered from what was a spirited opening attack by Klizan, ranked some 50 places below the French Open champion.

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