Rafael Nadal during his match against Italy's Simone Bolelli

Rafael Nadal's bid for an 11th French Open title is up and running after a straight-sets - but far from straightforward - win over Simone Bolelli. The Spaniard - top seed, World No. 1, reigning champion and red-hot favourite for another Roland Garros crown - had to return yesterday morning to finish his first-round clash against the lucky loser from Italy.