Nadal in his element at French Open I Djokovic makes comfortable start
Rafael Nadal eased through the opening round of the French Open claiming victory against Jordan Thompson, while world No 1 Novak Djokovic cruised past Yoshihito Nishioka.
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French Open news: Defending champion Novak Djokovic cruises past Yoshihito Nishioka
The Serbian beat Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 6-1 6-0 in a one-sided first night match of the tournament on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Novak Djokovic opens French Open title defense with straight-sets victory in first Grand Slam match in 7 1/2 months
Novak Djokovic's first Grand Slam match in 7½ months went about as well as possible.
Djokovic makes easy winning return to Grand Slams
Djokovic thumped 99th-ranked Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 under the roof of Court Philippe Chatrier.
Nadal cruises into French Open second round
Fifth seed Nadal, who could meet reigning champion Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals, improved his Roland Garros record to 106 wins and just three losses since his 2005 title-winning debut.
Nadal through to second round of French Open
Rafael Nadal eased through the opening round of the French Open claiming victory against Jordan Thompson.
Raducanu fends off qualifier to win opener at Roland Garros
Emma Raducanu showed great determination to fight back and edge Czech qualifier Linda Noskova 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 6-1 in the first round at the French Open on Monday.