Nadal racks up 80th French Open win
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after victory over Italy's Simone Bolelli during their men's singles first round match on day three of The Roland Garros 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris Photo: AFP
Rafael Nadal racked up his 80th win at Roland Garros on Tuesday as the 10-time champion defeated Italian lucky loser Simone Bolelli 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (11/9) to reach the second round.
World number one Nadal had been two sets up but 0-3 down in the third when rain caused the tie to be suspended late Monday.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. He quickly levelled at 3-3 on Tuesday and saved four break points in the eighth game before saving four set points.
Nadal eventually claimed the match on a third match point when Bolelli dumped a forehand into the net.
The top seeded Nadal, bidding for an 11th title in Paris and his 17th major, next faces Argentina's Guido Pella for a place in the last 32.
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