Nalbandian back on track

14 April 2012

David Nalbandian cruised through the opening round in his defence of the Swiss indoor tournament in Basle.

The fourth seed from Argentina, returning from a wrist injury, enjoyed a 6-4, 6-0 win over Spain's Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo.

US Open champion Andy Roddick was stretched by Swiss qualifier Jean-Claude Scherrer before going through 6-3, 7-6.

Kim Clijsters reached the last eight of the Seat Open in Luxembourg with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Claudine Schaul.

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