Nadal, Li and Djokovic advance in different ways

As the first rain spots of the tournament began to drip on fans zig-zagging their way among the Roland Garros boutiques and snack stalls, champion Nadal was criss-crossing centre court in his usual all-action style to beat Ivan Ljubicic 7-5 6-3 6-3.

The Spaniard is still not quiet at his fluent best after struggling in the early rounds but he is peaking ominously.

Image: Defending champion Spain's Rafael Nadal, left, smiles after defeating Crotia's Ivan Ljubicic, right, during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 30, 2011.

Text: Reuters

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