World number one Rafael Nadal eased into the French Open third round with a straight-set win over Guido Pella.
Ten-time champion Nadal saw off the Argentine 6-2 6-1 6-1 in two hours and three minutes at Roland Garros on Thursday, the BBC reports.
The 31-year-old Spaniard will now face France's Richard Gasquet, who beat Tunisia's Malek Jaziri 6-2 3-6 6-3 6-0.
"We have known each since 11 or 12 years old and grown up together, so it is going to be a great pleasure to play against him," said Nadal.
"I played such a good match today, I am very happy with the way I played."
Croatian third seed Marin Cilic overcame Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 6-2 6-2 6-7 (3-7) 7-5 to set up a meeting with American Steve Johnson.
Fifth seed Juan Martin del Potro also came through unscathed, powering to a 6-4 6-3 6-2 victory over 36-year-old home hopeful Julien Benneteau, who was playing in his last French Open.
