An ordinary match for Rafa that won in straight sets in 86 minutes.
The King of Clay cruised to break Paire twice, one per set, without dropping a service game.
From Rafa
“That’s an important victory today. Each match in this kind of tournament is very demanding from the first round. He was a very uncomfortable opponent. He makes you play quite badly. He doesn’t give you any rhythm. He has one of the best backhands in the circuit, without any doubt.” said Rafa.
Next vs Youzhny
Rafa will play the third roung agaist Yuzhny that has upset Nicolas Almagro 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2. Head to head is 9-4 for Rafa, 2-0 for the Spaniard on clay.
