Rafael Nadal and doubles partner Marc Lopez won their first-round doubles match against the team of Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski, 7-6(5), 7-6(2) . Sadly it wasn't televised, & I cant seem to find one single photo!

Rafa Nadal first round singles draw will face qualifier #162 Rik De Voest they have never played before in the ATP, They have played before as Challengers, Qualifiers in 2003, Rafa Nadal won that match in

Cherbourg 4-6, 6-1, 7-5.

Order of Play
STADIUM 1 start 11:00 am
D Safina (RUS) vs [26] D Hantuchova (SVK) - WTA
J Del Potro (ARG) vs [14] I Ljubicic (CRO) - ATP
[1] C Wozniacki (DEN) vs [WC] S Stephens (USA) - WTA
[1] R Nadal (ESP) vs [Q] R de Voest (RSA) - ATP


Vamos Rafa!