Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal started his 2015 French Open campaign with a win as he defeated the 18-year-old French wild card Quentin Halys. Our Champ won 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 48 minutes in Paris.
Rafa has won 67 of his 68 career matches at Roland Garros, including the last 36 in a row.
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Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a shot to Quentin Halys of France during their men’s singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 26, 2015. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
El español Rafa Nadal durante un descanso en su partido de la primera ronda de Roland Garros disputado contra el francés Quentin Halys, en París (Francia), hoy, martes 26 de mayo de 2015. EFE/Yoan Valat
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot in his Men’s Singles match against Quentin Halys of France on day three of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: A detailed view as Rafael Nadal of Spain changes racquet in his Men’s Singles match against Quentin Halys of France on day three of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on in between play in his Men’s Singles match against Quentin Halys of France on day three of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a shot to Quentin Halys of France during their men’s singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 26, 2015. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier
Rafael Nadal of Spain walks on the court during the men’s singles match against Quentin Halys of France at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 26, 2015. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Rafael Nadal of Spain’s mother Ana Maria Parera and girlfriend Xisca Perello sit behind his father Sebastian Nadal before his men’s singles match against Quentin Halys of France on day three of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2015 in Paris, France. (May 25, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain’s mother Ana Maria Parera and girlfriend Xisca Perello sit behind his father Sebastian Nadal as they watch him during his men’s singles match against Quentin Halys of France on day three of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2015 in Paris, France. (May 25, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
A close-up shows the shoes of Rafael Nadal of Spain during his men’s singles match against Quentin Halys of France at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 26, 2015. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier
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PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point in his Men’s Singles match against Quentin Halys of France on day three of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain winks after victory in his Men’s Singles match against Quentin Halys of France on day three of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2015 in Paris, France. (May 25, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Quentin Halys of France at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Nadal won in three sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
We are with you all the way EVERY DAY Rafa. Your everloving Winnipeg Manitoba Fan Club. Canada . Jean Palmer and pals.
salut rafa , bien pour le premier tour jamais facile à jouer ! reste concentré pour la suite , ils veulent tous te battre … ALLEZ RAFA , 10 ème TITRE RECCORD ABSOLU !!!! VAMOS
Rafa will definitely be OUT on or before the Quarters. His level is still low.
AHORA ESTÁS MEJOR,MATA LOS A TODOS…VAMOS RAFAEL…
Rafa good star,it was great to see him smiling on court,That was a beautiful opening much.rafa your fans for ever,VAMOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
Ramos Nadal Ramos Wish u all the best for the 10th title of Roland Garros U can do it again Nadal u will be the Winner U have my support Nadal the Greatest
Vamos Rafa.💖. Not bad. U did quite well. Didn’t get to watch your match, coz here in India Tata Sky doesn’t air. So Iv got a new connection of Videocon Dth . Shud be connected soon. The kids at the academy where I practise at the DY Patil Tennis Courts, send all their love n support to you. Hope to see your 2nd round match. U r the best.🌷 🌸 🌹 🍀 🍁. Nobody better than you. Tony Uncle is doing a good job wit you. Just keep the confidence going. When you feel down n out on the courts, close your eyes n think of all the love n support of the millions of fans you have. N all the energy will be back. Trust your self. Take care n a big God bless you. Rafa.💖.
no way, he played well, he wants to keep as much energy for the big guys.
Good start of the tournament. Take rest and be ready for the next match. We are all behind you. Vamos Rafa!!!
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) That was a beautiful opening match & a welcoming to French Open win!!!! ci….ci…. : ) It is so wonderful to watch you play Rafa and I love your amazing shots & creative net coverage…..God bless you dear Rafa !!!!! : ) Have a nice afternoon & enjoy your first win!!!!!!!!! : ) : )
Well I thought it was a good start from Rafa,and it was great to see him smiling on court,
Rafa did not retrieve quite some shots from Halys that a vintage Nadal would have dealt with easily. Misfired forehands and short backhands is a recipe for disaster against a top 50 player. He needs to urgently up his game.
Ok ,so yes his game was mixed ,but he did just what he needed to get the win ,hopeful he will improve each match ,,,will he win the whole thing ,,as much as I want to yes of course he will ( love watching him play ) I have as many doubts as he does,,,,,I hope I’m wrong and he wins it all in style,
Things are not looking good. Rather poor performance from Rafa. Low on energy, lots of UE’s. Hope he will show up in different form in the next round, or he’s out.