Straight-sets win for Rafael Nadal as he starts quest for 13th French Open title

Rafael Nadal is through to round two (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Rafael Nadal began his quest for French Open title number 13 with a straight-sets victory over Egor Gerasimov.

The Spaniard, who extended his record on the Paris clay to 94-2, will draw level with Roger Federer on 20 grand slams if he triumphs at Roland Garros.