Newsday (N.Y.): Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova reach second round

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Art Spander in Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Wimbledon, articles, tennis

By Art Spander
Special to Newsday

WIMBLEDON, England — The big names held serve and their places at the top on Tuesday at Wimbledon, meaning those who prefer their tennis played by the rich and famous never had to hold their breaths. Unlike a year ago.

Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, both ranked No. 1, scored straight-sets victories in opening matches. So did Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, who, as the other two, are former Wimbledon champions.

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