He then calmly produced an ace for a second set point and profited from a long Burrieza return to collect early lead.

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Schuettler served first and was quickly 0-40 down and though he delivered an ace on the first break point, there was no stopping Nadal.

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It was a huge breakthrough for the fifth seed and he took full advantage by firing down an ace on his second set point to move into the lead for the first time.

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