Nadal wins tough opening match at French Open

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain met strong challenges from American John Isner and needed to play five sets to go through the first round in the men'singles at the French Open on Tuesday.

The five-time French Open title winner and also the defending champion fought four hours before finally edged out the American giant 6-4, 6-7(2), 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-4.

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