Rafael Nadal cruises after slow start Rafael Nadal overcame a poor start to beat Argentine Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-2 and advance to the third round of the Chilean Open with his first singles victory in seven months. Nadal lost his service in the first game but quickly hit back, winning the first set in 50 minutes in Vina del Mar. The former world No 1 began to vary his game and showed greater mobility in a one-sided second set which he wrapped up in 38 minutes.