RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

2019 Rome Masters R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Jeremy Chardy  6-0 6-1

Next opponent - Nikoloz Basilashvili 

"It was a good start today. I'm happy with that victory and happy because it was one hour, and that's important for what's coming up." 

"It's a tough one. He's (Basilashvili) a tough player, very dangerous. He hits the ball very strong. He already won two great matches here so it's going to be a big challenge, but it's a good test for me."

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