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Matt Verri

Rafael Nadal backed for Wimbledon glory by Stan Wawrinka after winning return to grass at Hurlingham Club

Rafael Nadal returned to a grass court for the first time in three years yesterday and his beaten opponent at the Hurlingham Club, Stan Wawrinka, was left in no doubt about his ability to add a third straight Grand Slam at Wimbledon.

The Spaniard won the Australian and French Opens back-to-back for the first time this year and a win at Wimbledon, where the main draw starts on Monday, will take him a step closer to becoming the first man to win all four majors in the same year since Rod Laver in 1969.

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