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 | Rafael Nadal started with a victory in Doha4-01-2011 |
The driver-ranked Rafael Nadal / Spain / involvement started with a victory in the Qatar Open tennis men's prize money with $ 1 million. In the first round match of Rafael Nadal wins without any problems Karol Beck with 6:3 and 6:0
In the first round match of the second-ranked Roger Federer beat qualifier came from Thomas brother-in-law with 7:6 / 3 / and 6:3. After a tough first set, the Swiss tennis player showing good form in the second and come to victory. 21-year-old brother-in-law Thomas, who played their first game at senior level tournament of ATP was rapidly supported by the audience in Doha, which apparently was on his side in his meeting with Federer.
"I think I started the tournament well," said Federer, who is the winner in Doha in 2005 and 2006. The game was difficult, especially in the first set. In the first set he played well. It is a player with qualities. I know Nadal is here and it makes a very interesting tournament.
In the middle ring Roger Federer will play with his compatriot Marco Kiudineli that meeting in the first round wins Order of El Amrani 3:6,7:6, 6:3.
Also in the first round match Teymuraz Gabashvili defeated Rainer Shutler with 6:4 and 7:6.