Spain's Rafael Nadal and comeback mum Kim Clijsters sizzled on Rod Laver Arena today, as both of them cruised through to the second round on the opening day of the 2010 Australian Open.While rain halted most of the outside court matches, Clijsters and Nadal made their presence felt on centre court with straight sets wins.
Clijsters comprehensively won her match 6-0 6-4. She looked super impressive and will go deep into the finals. Nadal defeated Australia's own Peter Luczak in grand style 7-6 6-1 6-4. After a shaky first set against a fired up Luczak, Nadal slammed the foot on the accelerator Ben Waterworth style, cruising to a comfortable victory.
My pick to win the tournament, Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina, won in four sets today, while my pick in the women's tournament, Serena Williams, plays tomorrow.
Check out my preview of the 2010, which included the great read of Maria Sharpova struggling to make an impact (she lost in the first round today): www.upstart.net.au/tennis-aces-ready-to-sizzle/
BTW: Great win by my NFL team, the New York Jets, today. Beat San Diego 17-14, led by rookie QB Mark Sanchez and an aweome defence. Bring on the Colts next week!
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