Rafael Nadal routed in Rome, uncertain for French Open

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Seventh-seeded Hubert Hurkacz breezed to a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Saturday in Rome.

Hurkacz saved five break points during the opening game and all seven he faced in the 93-minute match. The 27-year-old Poland native finished with nine aces to upend the 22-time Grand Slam champion and 10-time winner in Rome