Novak Djokovic eliminates rival Rafael Nadal in Olympics singles

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PARIS -- Top-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic overcame a brief bout of nerves in the second set before beating 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 at the Paris Olympics on Monday.

While Djokovic moves into the third round in pursuit of his elusive Olympic gold, Spain's Nadal has only the doubles competition left to add to his two Olympic gold medals, partnering wi