Paris: Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal stormed into the French Open second round on Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 mauling of Australia`s Sam Groth.
Nadal, the fourth seed, took his overall record in Paris to 71 wins against just two losses.
The Spaniard needed only 80 minutes to see off the big-serving Groth, committing just two unforced errors in the process.
He next faces either Facundo Bagnis of Argentina or French qualifier Kenny de Schepper.
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