Rafael Nadal begins his journey by the Cincinnati Masters Series to stalking the number 1, with a convincing victory.
His first opponent was a loose Florent Serra, French was a mere spectator of another impressive game of Spanish, who in September took two quick victory, 6-0 and 6-1.
Little history took the match, Serra had no choice, in 13 games could only win one, the Mallorcan is in his best game by game time and it shows, Federer knows it and shows his nervousness, almost lands on his first match! He knows that is a matter of days the end of his reign.
His rival Tommy Haas, who won the French Gael Monfils, will be able to win more games that Serra?