Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal is through to the third round of the French Open in Paris after a 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 win over Nicolas Almagro.
After the match, Rafa said: “I am very happy. I played a great match and was very solid.”
Our champ will next face Andrey Kuznetsov, who beat Jurgen Melzer 6-1, 5-7, 7-6(0), 7-5.
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal gestures during his match against Spain’s Nicolas Almagro during the men’s second round of the Roland Garros 2015 French Tennis Open in Paris on May 28, 2015. AFP PHOTO / KENZO TRIBOUILLARD
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal clenches his fist as he wins the first set against compatriot Nicolas Almagro during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal drinks during a break between games in the second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Spain’s Nicolas Almagro at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Thursday, May 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Rafael Nadal of Spain prepares to serve to compatriot Nicolas Almagro during their men’s singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 28, 2015. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns in the second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Spain’s Nicolas Almagro at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Thursday, May 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal clenches his fist after defeating compatriot Nicolas Almagro during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Paris, (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his match against Nicolas Almagro at Roland Garros on May 28, 2015 (AFP Photo/Kenzo Tribouillard)
Go go go Rafa, your the inspiration to all. I know u will be win up to the finals.i love you so much! Mabuhay!
bravo rafa tu es dans le coup , reste concentré , vamos !!!
You looked really like the old Rafa. Great foot work. Do not over think just let it flow!!!
Sigue asi mi champion, no juegues bajo presion, tu tienes jugo para ganar a cualquiera.
buen resultado,animo campeon
You were terrific today Rafa. Keep up the good work, n don’t play under any pressure. You’ve had a long reign my boy n will continue to be the King of Clay regardless! May God be with you n bless you. Vamos Rafa. Your Aussie Nana. 😃😃😀🎈🎈🎈🎈
Good match today. All the best for the next match. Vamos Rafa!!!
Vamos Rafa a great win ,,,,now your thinking
Rafa slowly getting in form. He was strong. Now if he improves on his forehand and gets more aggressive with it he has a good chance of winning La Decima.
Vamos Rafa!