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Nadal returns with win


 

Originally published on 06/04/18 00:00

It was an important victory for the world No.1 as Alexander Zverev had earlier registered a 6-4 6-2 6-2 success over David Ferrer to give the visitors an early advantage.

Nadal was equally impressively in his first outing since the Australian Open though, and the tie is evenly-poised heading into the second day of battle on the red dirt in Valencia.

“It was a positive match,” Nadal told DavisCup.com. “I won in straight sets and it was a solid match. After a while without being on court it’s always a great feeling to be back in front on my crowd – so I’m very happy for that.

“I was solid and did not make many mistakes. I was feeling comfortable again on clay so that it’s important to me. It’s always a great feeling to play at home in the Davis Cup and it was an unforgettable day.

“Coming back after injury is always difficult, but in front of my crowd, it’s a little less difficult.”

The results also went to plan on the first day of the Italy-France contest in Genoa.

Lucas Pouille fired the away side into the lead with a 6-3 6-2 4-6 3-6 6-1 win over Andreas Seppi before Fabio Fognini restored parity by overcoming Jeremy Chardy 6-7(6) 6-2 6-2 6-3.

Croatia and Kazakhstan are also level at one apiece after the first day.

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Tim Farthing, Tennishead Editorial Director & Owner, has been a huge tennis fan his whole life. He's a tennis journalist and entrepreneur as well as playing tennis to a national standard. He also helps manage his local club and volunteers for his local tennis organisation. He's a specialist in content about the administration of professional tennis and tennis coaching for all levels.