Defending champ Rafael Nadal into 2nd round
Beats Egor Gerasimov 6-4 6-4 6-2, faces Mackenzie McDonald next
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Paris, September 29
Defending champion Rafael Nadal reached the second round of the French Open after beating Egor Gerasimov 6-4 6-4 6-2.
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Nadal is looking for a record-extending 13th title at Roland Garros and a 20th major overall to equal Roger Federer’s men’s record.
Nadal did not face a break point in the first two sets but trailed 15-40 at the start of the third. He saved one but was broken when he hit wide down the line.
Gerasimov had a medical timeout for several minutes at 2-2. He received treatment on his right foot after an awkward fall. The foot was heavily strapped and his movement appeared limited afterward.
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Nadal served for the match and won on his first match point when Gerasimov patted a shot into the net.
The second-seeded Nadal next faces American Mackenzie McDonald. AP
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