Nadal rallies after losing two of first three sets

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal has rallied in the second round at Wimbledon to beat Robin Haase of the Netherlands, 5-7, 6-2, 3-6, 6-0, 6-3.

Nadal improved to 13-3 in five-set matches with the victory Thursday. He won all 20 points on his serve in the final set.

Haase (Ha’-suh) came into the match ranked 151st, with two career victories on grass and a 2-6 record in Grand Slam tournaments. But he dominated with his serve early and finished with 28 aces.

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Nadal is playing at Wimbledon for the first time since winning the 2008 title. He missed last year’s tournament because of knee tendinitis but may be poised for a strong run after winning his fifth French Open title this month.

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Andy Murray has reached the third round after a comfortable victory over Finland’s Jarkko Nieminen in front of Queen Elizabeth II.

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