Brilliant Nadal outguns Gasquet to reach last 16

SPANISH prodigy Rafael Nadal gave an indication of his outstanding talent by breezing past French hope Richard Gasquet in straight sets in front of a sold-out Philippe Chatrier Centre court at Roland Garros.

Brilliant Nadal outguns Gasquet to reach last 16

Nadal, 18, showed no mercy as he defeated his rival 6-4 6-3 6-2 in less than two hours to progress to the last 16.

Gasquet failed to unsettle Nadal’s physical and mental strength and solid backcourt play in a one-sided contest.

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