Rain halts Rafa on Chatrier

Rafael Nadal was in a hurry to beat both the rain and a spirited first-round opponent Simone Bolelli on Monday night but as the Spanish great launched his defence of La Coupe des Mousquetaires on Court Philippe-Chatrier, he failed on both counts as a rip-roaring match was interrupted with the 10-time champ leading 6-4 6-3 but 3-0 down in the third set. The king of Roland-Garros will be taking nothing for granted when battle recommences on Tuesday.