TOP seed Rafael Nadal last night broke another French Open record as he stayed on course for a fifth successive title with a routine straight-sets victory over Teimuraz Gabashvili in the second round yesterday.

TOP seed Rafael Nadal yesterday created a French Open record for consecutive wins in the men’s singles – but he admitted he was not at his all-conquering best in his straight-sets triumph over qualifier Marcos Daniel.

Top seed Rafael Nadal today created a French Open record for consecutive wins in the men’s singles – but he admitted he was not at his all-conquering best in his straight-sets victory over qualifier Marcos Daniel.

Third seed Novak Djokovic upped his game considerably to breeze into the third round of the French Open today.

James Blake exacted a measure of revenge with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Japanese wildcard Kei Nishikori in the opening round of the USA Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston on Wednesday.

Third seed and last year's runner-up Lleyton Hewitt will begin his quest for the Australian Open title with a first round match against Czech Robin Vik.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal powered into the second round of the French Open today as both made impressive opening-day statements of intent.

Roger Federer looked in ominous form as he coasted through to the second round of the French Open on Monday with a straight-sets victory over Israel’s Dudi Sela.