Nadal wins opener in Monte Carlo

Spaniard Rafael Nadal launched his bid for a ninth consecutive crown in Monte Carlo in style by overpowering Australian Marinko Matosevic 6-1 6-2 in the second round today.

Updated on: Apr 17, 2013, 22:48:02 IST

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Spaniard Rafael Nadal launched his bid for a ninth consecutive crown in Monte Carlo in style by overpowering Australian Marinko Matosevic 6-1 6-2 in the second round on Wednesday. Third-seed Nadal recorded his 43rd victory in a row at the claycourt event.

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