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French Open: Rafael Nadal, Serena kick off bids for Roland Garros title

On Monday, Nadal defeated Belarusian Egor Gerasimov 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round where he will face Mackenzie McDonald. "It is a different Roland Garros

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Spain's Rafael Nadal greets spectators after defeating Egor Gerasimov of Belarus in three sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-2, in the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Pic/AFP

Spain's Rafael Nadal greets spectators after defeating Egor Gerasimov of Belarus in three sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-2, in the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Pic/AFP

Defending champion Rafael Nadal and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams advanced to the second round of the ongoing Roland Garros with straight-sets wins in their respective opening round matches.

On Monday, Nadal defeated Belarusian Egor Gerasimov 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round where he will face Mackenzie McDonald. "It is a different Roland Garros. Totally different than we are used to… But for me this year is as special as every one at Roland Garros," Nadal said on court as per the ATP Tour website.

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