"Happy for the start, of course," Nadal, who lost last year's final in a five-set classic to Roger Federer, told reporters. If I do months without playing an official match, it's always a little bit more difficult. Victory never appeared in doubt against 37-year-old Estrella Burgos who was thrilled just to win three games against the energetic Spaniard. The 31-year-old raised three match points with a huge serve and completed the rout with another that Estrella Burgos could only send long in return. Having warmly embraced Estrella Burgos after sealing the one-sided win, Nadal said he could not afford to underestimate any opponent.

Source: Economic Times January 15, 2018 11:37 UTC