Rafael Nadal returned to competitive action alongside Pablo Andujar on Monday. Playing together for the second time, the Spaniards were beaten by Tomas Berdych and John Isner 7-5, 4-6, 10-4 in 84 minutes.

Our champion is the second seed in the men’s singles draw and will face Richard Gasquet of France in first round action on the Beijing blue courts later in the week.