Rafael Nadal beat Fabio Fognini of Italy 6-1 6-3 in one hour in round 2 of the Internazionali BNL D’Italia in Rome. This was the first head-to-head between the two.

Rafa will next face Ernests Gulbis. The two have met five times previously, with Rafa holding a solid 5-0 lead over the Latvian. VAMOS RAFA!