PARIS - Rafael Nadal predictably proved a clay court bridge too far for Kei Nishikori on Monday at the French Open but predicted the Japanese will be a top 10 player soon. The Spaniard, looking to become the first man to win the same Grand Slam singles crown for an eighth time, was celebrating his 27th birthday. And Nishikori was unable to spoil the Mallorcan's center court party as the 23-year-old from Shimane could manage only eight games in going down to a 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 defeat. Yet Nadal still had praise for his efforts and offered some crumbs of comfort. "He's a player with a lot of talent," said the Mallorcan. "Now he's in the top of the ranking and he's improving...
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