2011 looks a promising year for the tennis world.
The 2 superstars look in top form and ready to add new chapters to one of the most healthy and fascinating rivalries in the history of tennis.
Nadal had an easy win with Karol Beck 6-3 6-0.
The Spaniard is 100% focussed on the tournament and he is not allowing any sort of distraction.
“Right now I am focused and trying to play good tournament here,I think I finish the season playing better than ever in London. I think I practiced really well in Mallorca during all of December. The past two matches against Berdych and Roger in Abu Dhabi, my feeling was really good.†said the Spaniard.
On the other side the Swiss Maestro defeated Thomas Schoorel in straight sets 7-6 6-3 and produced another incredible tweener (shot betweens the legs).
“I was really impressed on how he just came out. I thought he was a better player in the first set. I really felt I started getting into the match once I saved those break points, so I just got a bit of a better read on his serve. I was able to stay calm, go after what I wanted to do [and] played really tough tennis.†said Federer after the match.