Internet Desk: After winning his record tenth French Open title few weeks ago, Rafael Nadal started his Wimbledon journey in style as the world number two beat Australia’s John Millman in straight sets 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the second round of the tournament. It was Nadal’s record 850th career victory as well.
The two-time Wimbledon winner is just the seventh player to register 850-career win in tennis. He has joined the club of Roger Federer, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Guillermo Villas.
With 217 Grand Slam match victories, Nadal is now in sixth place on the all-time list at the majors.
Nadal, seeded to face defending champion Andy Murray in the semi-finals, will play Donald Young for a place in the last 32 as he bids to win Wimbledon for the first time since 2010.
“I haven’t had many matches on grass for the last few years, but I had some positive feelings,” Nadal said.
“For all the players it’s so special to play here, especially for me with all the history I have here. It’s very emotional to be back.
“I’m happy with the way I started. I’ve been playing well since the beginning of the season.
“The clay-court season was special for me and now I have an opportunity to compete on grass.”