Rafael Nadal Looks Good In Basel Return

Playing with an inflamed appendix, Rafael Nadal dominated Simone Bolelli 6-2, 6-2 in his first round of Basel.

“This was a very important victory for me,” said Nadal who is playing in Basel for the first time in 10 years. “I played a good match, a solid one. I played with not many mistakes.”

The 29-year-old Bolelli dropsh to 0-33 lifetime against Top 10 players.

Nadal will play the winner of the Edouard Roger-Vasselin and qualifier Pierre-Hugues Herbert match in the second round.

Rafa participation in Paris and the London Finals remain at risk.

Milos Raonic and Stan Wawrinka are in action today. Roger Federer will play tomorrow.

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