RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

2017 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Kyle Edmund  6/0 5/7 6/3

Next opponent - Alexander Zverev 

(AFP) Victory for Rafael Nadal took his record on clay to an outstanding 366-34.

"What I feel today is not about confidence, is about I have the chance to play again tomorrow," Nadal said. "That's the most important thing for me".

"I saved a tough match against a player who played so aggressive and very well. Tomorrow I have another very tough battle against a big player again (Alexander Zverev)."

Photos: Getty Images; AFP; Nice Matin

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