Nadal begins with Popyrin win; Struff shock for Rublev
By Faria in Sports
Updated 3 years ago
Rafael Nadal started his quest for a 14th French Open title with a straight-sets defeat of Alexei Popyrin on Tuesday. The defending champion will face Richard Gasquet in the second round after a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) victory over powerful Australian Popyrin on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Nadal, eyeing a record 21st...