Rafael Nadal says he’s full of confidence after making it 87-2 at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal said his recent Italian Open success has bolstered his confidence after he opened his French Open campaign on Monday.
The 11-time winner was not tested as he extended his Roland Garros record to 87-2 with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 win over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on the newly rebuilt Court Philippe Chatrier.
“It’s always amazing to play here, the new Chatrier is very nice,” the second seed said after the match.
“It’s been an important place in my career.
“I played a good tournament in Rome which was very important for my confidence. Now we’ll see.”
Nadal will face another qualifier next, with German world number 114 Yannick Maden next in his sights.
Elsewhere at Roland Garros, Australian Alex De Minaur beat Bradley Klahn 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, but Georgian 15th seed Nikoloz Basilashvili fell to a surprising 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 thrashing at the hands of Argentinian world number 78 Juan Ignacio Londero.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
More from Tennis365:
-
-
-
French Open 2019: Tennis365 writers cast their predictions for Roland Garros
-
Five Roland Garros contenders: Rafael Nadal still very much the boss at French Open
-
Five Roland Garros contenders: Kiki Bertens primed to make her breakthrough
-
French Open betting preview: Bookies can’t see past the King of Clay Rafael Nadal in Paris
-
Latest
-
Tennis News
Tennis umpire hit with lifetime ban for manipulating scoring in several matches
ITIA comes down hard on corrupt official.
-
US Open
Novak Djokovic gets good news for 2023 US Open and other tournaments in America
Novak Djokovic is set to return to the United States.
-
Tennis News
Joao Sousa opens up about torrent of death threats, abuse, insults on social media from gamblers
Something needs to be done about social media abuse, says Joao Sousa.
-
Tennis News
Former Dutch No 1 says ATP top 20 is weaker than a decade ago, urges sport to move with the times
Robin Haase on the state of the game.
-
Tennis News
WATCH: Novak Djokovic rewards youngster after his lost credit card is returned at basketball match
This way for some wholesome content featuring Novak Djokovic.
-
Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz hopes to inspire ‘beast’ Fernando Alonso to a 33rd F1 race win
Carlos Alcaraz a big fan of Fernando Alonso.
-
Tennis News
Holger Rune wants to ‘put on a show on court’ and hopes to be part of new Big Three
Holger Rune to become one of the great entertainers in tennis?
-
WTA Tour
Bianca Andreescu’s fresh injury update as medical results are revealed
Bianca Andreescu has got the medical results back on the ankle injury she suffered in Miami.
-
Tennis News
Billie Jean King could be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Billie Jean King could become the first female athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.