Nadal seeks redemption in Beijing

Rafael Nadal barrelled through his opening match of the China Open Tuesday, as he seeks to redeem his injury-blighted season with a strong run in Beijing.

Nadal dropped just two games to 39th-ranked Italian Paolo Lorenzi, beating him 6-1, 6-1 to reach the round-of-16.

Top seed Andy Murray booked his place in the second round with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Andreas Seppi, who failed to capitalize on a late surge as he double faulted twice in the final game.