Rafael Nadal has progressed through to the third round of the Rogers Cup after he eased past Borna Coric.
The world number two, who is a three-time winner of the Canadian tournament, needed 71 minutes to secure a 6-1, 6-2 triumph in Montreal.
He made light work of Coric in the first set, with the Croatian pro losing two breaks of serve. The match continued in similar fashion in the second set, with Rafa completely dominating proceedings and Coric unable to stop him from strolling to a 6-2 victory.
Rafa will face Canadian wild card Denis Shapovalov in the next round after the 18-year-old recorded one of the biggest wins of his career with a 6-3, 7-6(4) win over Juan Martin del Potro.
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory over Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Nadal defeated Coric 6-1, 6-2. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain prepares to serve against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain prepares to serve against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after scoring a point against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing a point against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain prepares to hit a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain prepares to hit a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain prepares to hit a return against Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks towards the fans after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks towards the fans after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory over Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Nadal defeated Coric 6-1, 6-2. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory over Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Nadal defeated Coric 6-1, 6-2. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory over Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Nadal defeated Coric 6-1, 6-2. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory over Borna Coric of Croatia during day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Nadal defeated Coric 6-1, 6-2. (Aug. 8, 2017 – Source: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images North America)
Bien hecho!!!! Rafa…mi enhorabuena…m alegro d verte tan bien como t veo…tan competitivo…
Aparte estas muy guapo…el pelito lo llevas fenomeno…y enbuena forma fisica…ADELANTE!!!!
Great start of the tournament. Vamos Rafa <3
Congrats on a strong start!!!!
Love your smile
An excellent start to the US open hard court swing….keep going like this
If best of Rafa meets best of Roger in The final, we know Rafa wins easily
Vamosssssss Rafa 😎 😍
I want this trophy badly
This is what Rafa does when he is on full song. Some were tense about the match because of the head to head but Rafa lost those match when he was unhealthy. No disrespect to Borna but when greats play in this form you are just act as a side kick
All the best for tomorrow Rafa,
Love and prayers,
AlaineXXSydneyXXAustraliaXX
Rafa thank you . It was a good match. Just one day at a time.
Love you always. Love your million dollar smile.😙😙😙😙😙😙😙😙😙
💘💔💖💛💚💟💓💞💜💗🌼🌻🌺🌷🌸🌹❤
Wow, very well done! Rafa didn’t even give Borna any time to breath or set up his shots. Best wishes in the next round! What a jam session!
Also loved the blue/yellow color combo.
Great job!!!! Congrats champ Rafa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Great job don Rafa vamosssssssssssssssssssss good luck Champ.🏆🎾🎾🎾🎾👍👍👍👍🇺🇸❤️
Nice job! Just the right match to ease Rafa into the tournament. Glad he was able to keep the match short, so more energy for the next round. So far, so good!
Congratulations Rafa for a very strong win against Coric
Next is a Canadian wiz kid backed by a hooligan croud that managed to upset Del Potro. So pls watch out.
WAMOS WAMOS WAMOS
Solid first match and a nice win. Aggressive serving and returning, a promising sign for a great US Open season! Rafa, good luck tomorrow!
Rafa good job, keep going be #1
Sweet revenge for Rafa.
Coric was so easy for 2017 Rafa it was ridiculous.
The serve was particularly lethal.
Shap will be tougher but he’ll get by him too, and he’ll get by Milos, and I now see it took AZ to a 3rd set TB to beat Gasquet so that bodes well for beating AZ.
One at a time! So thrilled to see Rafa doing this. ON his way to #1 very soon!
Great job Rafa. That was one heck of a beatdown. One down with four more to go. Wishing you all the best for another Masters.
RAFA ROCKS 150%
Bravo, Rafael.👏👍💪💕