Nadal eases into second round with win
Rafa Nadal eased into the second round of the Australian Open with a fuss-free 6-4 6-1 6-1 win over American Alex Kuznetsov on Monday but said he felt lucky to be on the court because of a big injury scare.
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.