Nadal Rallies to Reach Third Round at Wimbledon
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}WIMBLEDON, England -- Top-ranked Rafael Nadal has rallied to beat Robin Haase of the Netherlands, 5-7, 6-2, 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 to reach the third round at Wimbledon.
With the victory Thursday, Nadal improved to 13-3 in five-set matches. He won all 20 points on his serve in the final set.
Haase came into the match Thursday 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.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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.