Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal has reached the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters thanks to an easy straight-sets win over Lucas Pouille. He won 6-2 6-1 in 68 minutes.
He will face next either 15th seed John Isner or Viktor Troicki for a spot in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau
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Vamos Rafa.💖. Fitting message to shut all wagging mouths about you. Keep the confidence going. Now no looking back. Just move a head Rafa 💗 💖 💛. Keep the scoreboard ticking. Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee you Rafa 💗 💖 💛 💜.
Great start, Rafa! (BTW, I LOVE that outfit… short shorts…)
Only five Unforced errors! Vamos rafa, well done!!
A brilliant start Rafa keep it up and my fingers are crossed for your next match it will be a tough one but remember why you are called The King Of Clay you can do it I know you can x
Cc c’est la fille de Nathalie rafa tu es mon idole montre à tous le monde de quoi tu es capable et aux autre joueurs allé vamossssss rafa tu es le meilleur comme tu là toujours été
Clara
VAMOS RAFA !!!!!!! : ) Great net coverage … what a sweet, welcoming victory….. ci ci..: )
Eres genial, Vamos Rafa, estuviste estupendo, sigue con tu juego.
Bravo Rafa ; bonne chance pour demain . VAMOS CAMPEON
Well done RAFA – Just what the doctor ordered!!! I am SOOO happy !!! same score for the next 4 matches please, my hero!!! VAAAMOOOSSS, RAAAFAAA, VAAAMOOOSSS
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Way to go baby; keep the momentum going forward. Looove the outfit; gorgeous.
Great start of the tournament. Keep it up Rafa and all the best for tomorrow. Vamos!
Good Luck, Rafa!