Nadal, Djokovic easily dispatch first-round foes

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PARIS — Rafael Nadal is back doing what he does best: Demolishing opponents on the red clay of Roland Garros.

The nine-time French Open champion’s 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 victory against big-serving Sam Groth of Australia added another notch to his stunning record in Paris, now at 71 wins, with just two losses.

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Groth, an Australian ranked 100th who has yet to make the second round of the French in two visits, lacked the variety of shots and power to derail Nadal’s pursuit of a 15th major title.

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