Rafael Nadal made a successful debut in Olympic singles Monday, overcoming numerous missed chances by sweeping the final four games to beat Potito Starace of Italy 6-2, 3-6, 6-2.
Top-seeded Roger Federer had an easier time. He began a bid for his first Olympic medal by beating Dmitry Tursunov 6-4, 6-2.
dmitry tursunovNadal, Serena win first-round matches (AP)Yahoo! Sports - Top News Mon, 08/11/2008 - 02:21
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