Rafa Nadal took a while to warm up but made an impressive start to his Wimbledon title defence with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 win over American Michael Russell as the 125th championships began in fine weather but then went under cover on Monday.
The Spanish world number one fell behind against the 91st-ranked 33-year-old in the first set before his forehand clicked on Centre Court and he powered into the second round where he will face American Ryan Sweeting.
In Image: Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, shakes hands after defeating Michael Russell of the US in their first round match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, 20 June, 2011.
Text: Reuters
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Coverage: Wimbledon 2011
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