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Sport picture of the day: Rafael Nadal nails first Paris match

The world No7 and defending French Open champion is only seeded sixth at Roland Garros this year. He has much to play for, as the effort in his face shows, in this unusual photographic viewpoint. His opponent, the junior US Open runner-up Quentin Halys, ranked 296th in the world, was unable to cause an upset as the Spaniard won 6-3, 6-3, 6-4

Rafael Nadal returns in the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Quentin Halys of France at Roland Garros in Paris, France. Nadal won in three sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.
Rafael Nadal returns in the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Quentin Halys of France at Roland Garros in Paris, France. Nadal won in three sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.