Nadal makes winning return
Rafael Nadal made a winning return to action after eight months out through injury and illness when he partnered Juan Monaco to a straight-sets doubles victory in the opening round of the VTR Open in Chile.
NEW YORK Rafael Nadal has made a successful return to Grand Slam tennis, beating Richard Gasquet 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the US Open.