Two-time champion Rafael Nadal continued his fine run of form with a 6-4 6-2 7-5 victory over Donald Young to reach the third round at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
The two-time champion was rarely troubled by an opponent ranked 43rd in the world who chose to slug it out from the back of the court against the supreme Spanish baseliner.
Fourth seed Nadal, fresh from winning his 10th French Open title in June, was roared on by the crowd and he seemed to be able to produce winners at will with his swashbuckling forehand.
Fourth seed Nadal will face Russia’s 30th seed Karen Khachanov on Friday.
Number two seed Romania’s Simona Halep also beat Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil 7-5, 6-3.
