Rafael Nadal starts his Shanghai campaign in an imperious way. The world no.1 defeats rising star Jared Donaldson 6-2 6-1 in just 54 minutes. The match lasted just 4 games (2-2) before Rafa got the situation under control to conquer 10 of the following 11 games.

The match was very quick. NADAL

Rafa was very surprised about how quick was the match to comment

“It was a very quick match in all aspects. I think Jared started playing very well at the beginning, serving big, and then hitting very strong from the baseline. Of course, I started trying to play a little bit safer, without looking for big shots…

Of course, I was happy to get that break in the 3-2 in the sixth game. It helped me that he made some double faults, two double faults. Then I played some good points, I think. After that, I think I played a great match. Not many mistakes.”

Next vs. Fognini

Rafa will face Fabio Fognini in the 3^rd round. The head to head is 9-3 for Nadal.