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Article: Rafael Nadal Advances at French Open

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STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer
AP Online
06-02-2006
Dateline: PARIS


Spain's Rafael Nadal retursn the ball to USA's Kevin Kim in their second round match during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 2, 2006. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

Rafael Nadal received treatment on his right foot during a changeover, but the trainer's visit was brief and Nadal went on to beat American Kevin Kim 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in the second round at the French Open on Friday.

Nadal trailed 2-1 in the third set when he requested the trainer, but his movement appeared unimpeded en route to his 55th consecutive win on clay, extending his Open era record. When he improved to 9-0 at ...

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