Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer easily advance at Qatar Open

By Associated Press | Tuesday, January 6, 2009 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Tennis

Photo by AP

DOHA, Qatar — Rafael Nadal routed Fabrice Santoro 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in his first ATP Tour match of the year, with Roger Federer and Andy Murray also breezing into the second round of the Qatar Open.

The top-ranked Nadal needed only 46 minutes for the win, breaking Santoro three times in each set.

The article you requested has been archived

All coverage within BostonHerald.com from the last 7 days remains free of charge. Articles do not always include original photos, charts or graphics.

» Click for access to article within the archive

Article URL: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/other_sports/tennis/view.bg?articleid=1143518

Novak Djokovic defeats Rafael Nadal to reach final in Paris
/sports/other_sports/tennis/view.bg?articleid=1211946

Roger Federer loses in second round of Paris Masters
/sports/other_sports/tennis/view.bg?articleid=1211265

Rafael Nadal happy to be back in Paris
/sports/other_sports/tennis/view.bg?articleid=1210921