Australian Open 2009 First Round Results: Rafael Nadal Cruises Past Christophe Rochus in Straight Sets

Rafael Nadal started his Australian Open in impressive fashion, needing just under 1 hour and 20 minutes to knock off Christophe Rochus in straight sets 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the second round in Melbourne.

Nadal once again had great command of his serve, pounding out ten aces while winning 91 percent of his first serves and 75 percent of his second. He broke his opponent’s serve on 7 of 11 opportunities while facing no breaks of his own.

Nadal has won five Grand Slam singles titles including four at the French Open and his first Wimbledon title last year. Three of his French Open titles and his Wimbledon crown came at the expense of Roger Federer. Nadal’s best finish at the Australian Open was a semi-final appearance last year.

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