French Open: Rafael Nadal storms into R2; Anisimova downs Osaka

Paris [France], May 23 (ANI): Rafael Nadal claimed a staright-sets victory over Australian Jordan Thompson on Monday, to claim a reassuring opening-round success in the ongoing French Open 2022.

The Spaniard hurried to a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory over the Aussie at Roland-Garros.

A 13-time champion in Paris, Nadal had question marks surrounding his form coming in, after a chronic foot problem flared up in Rome earlier this mo