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Nadal eases into third round

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after winning against US player Donald Young during their men's singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships July 5, 2017
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after winning against US player Donald Young during their men's singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships July 5, 2017
Two-time champion Rafael Nadal reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 win over Donald Young of the United States.
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Fourth seed Nadal will face Russian 30th seed Karen Khachanov for a place in the last-16.

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"I played a solid match, serving well," the Spaniard said after his victory on Centre Court.

"I'm happy now, it's great to be back in the third round without losing a set.

"I'm just trying to go day by day.

"I take it easy now, just trying to enjoy every moment. I'm having a great season," said Nadal, who won a historic 10th French Open last month on the Paris clay.

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"Every match that I win means a lot to me."

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