PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal reaches 200 Grand Slam victories with straight sets win over Facundo Bagnis
Rafael Nadal has cruised into the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 win over 99th-ranked Facundo Bagnis of Argentina.
Today’s victory for Rafa was his 200th Grand Slam match win — he is eighth on the all-time list, just three behind Pete Sampras. He is now four match wins shy of notching 800 career match wins (796-168).
After the match, Rafa said:
I am very happy to be competitive again. Roland-Garros is always so special for me and I try my best in every practice and match to be ready.
Next up for the nine-time champion is the winner of Nicolas Mahut and Marcel Granollers.
Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves the ball to Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Paris. Nadal won 6-3, 6-0, 6-3. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain volleys during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a forehand during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal prepares to serve in his second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Thursday, May 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves the ball to Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Paris. Nadal won 6-3, 6-0, 6-3. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
Rafael Nadal during the ***** Singles second round match against ***** on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France.
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a forehand during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal runs and slides to return a shot in his second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Thursday, May 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal picks up the ball as he plays Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Paris. Nadal won 6-3, 6-0, 6-3. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal runs to return a shot in his second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Thursday, May 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns the ball between his legs as he plays Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Paris. Nadal won 6-3, 6-0, 6-3. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
during the ***** Singles second round match against ***** on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France.
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal acknowledges cheering spectators after winning his second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Thursday, May 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory during the Men’s Singles second round match against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on day five of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Paris. Nadal won 6-3, 6-0, 6-3. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
Rafa I luv U. CONGRATZ on your 2nd match win. Keep going forward Champ! Disprove EVERYONE who said you got the worst draw. Fly through your next 5 matches as easily as you for 1 & 2. So very proud of you.
Keep mixing it up.
Congratulations on a convincing win! 200 grand slam wins-wow🎆🎉💥
Enjoy the victory-stay focussed and fight on! Confidence and belief! You
are inspiring ☀️💪👏👊🆒👑🏆🇪🇸❤️
Congrats to our champion Rafa for reaching his 200 grand slam victory today! He is the best ever! Good luck further in the tournament. We believe and we are sure you can win your 10th! Vamos Rafa! Stay focused and be aggressive!
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HERE COMES THE KING OF CLAY!!!
Congratulations Rafa,all the best foe the next round.
Best player in world
Congratulations Rafa Keep up the good work. Make it number 10
God Bless You
Good match today. Wish you all the best for the next round. Vamos Rafa!
Vamos, Rafa! Te mando toda a minha torcida daqui do Brasil! <3
Vamos Rafa 🙂
Way to go Rafa!!! 🙂
Congratulations, Rafa! Another great match! Both forehand and backhand (especially) are very impressive!
Ladies and gentlemen, THE KING OF CLAY!
VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rafa I luv U. CONGRATZ on your 2nd match win. Keep going forward Champ! Disprove EVERYONE who said you got the worst draw. Fly through your next 5 matches as easily as you for 1 & 2. So very proud of you.
Keep mixing it up.
REMARKABLE RAFA
RAFA ROCKS
Congratulations on a convincing win! 200 grand slam wins-wow🎆🎉💥
Enjoy the victory-stay focussed and fight on! Confidence and belief! You
are inspiring ☀️💪👏👊🆒👑🏆🇪🇸❤️
Congrats to our champion Rafa for reaching his 200 grand slam victory today! He is the best ever! Good luck further in the tournament. We believe and we are sure you can win your 10th! Vamos Rafa! Stay focused and be aggressive!
Congrats CHAMP of tennis and hearts.
RAFA fan forever.