Rafael Nadal has a dominant performance against Philipp Kohlschreiber in his opener in Rome. The Mallorcan was always in full control to win the match 6-3 6-3 after just 83 minutes. Rafa won 62 points vs. Kohlschreiber’s 46.

Nadal. I practiced well 

The Spaniard feels that a good preparation helped him to win this match “I think I played at a very high level in all aspects. I feel like I practiced well these two days, and I started very good.”

Next vs. Nadal

Rafa will play Nick Kyrgios in the 3^rd round. The head to head is 1-0 for the Australian that has defeated Rafa 2 years ago in Wimbledon. This year on clay things could be different.

Talking about the match, Rafa commented “Tomorrow is a tough match against a player that is for sure one of the best players of the world. He played well today against a tough opponent like Milos Raonic, so it will be a tough match for me. I need to be playing very well tomorrow, and it’s an opportunity to play against a great player. I’m excited about it.”

THE DRAW