Five - time French Open champion faced American John Isner in opening French Open tie . Nadal secured another eary break in the fifth set but Isner did n't crumble and pushed his opponent all the way . He led two sets to one , but Nadal fight back for passage to second round . Andy Murray and Robin Williams both into second round after victories on clay .
Five - time French Open champion faced American John Isner in opening French Open tie . He led two sets to one , but Nadal fight back for passage to second round . Andy Murray and Robin Williams both into second round after victories on clay .