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Monte Carlo Masters: Nadal defeats Zverev 6-1, 6-1

Friday, 21 April 2017 1:45 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 21 April 2017 1:46 AM ]

German Alexander Zverev hits a return to Spain's Rafael Nadal during their match at the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series tennis tournament on April 20, 2017 in Monaco. © AFP

World No.7 Rafael Nadal has made it through to the last 8 in Monte Carlo, after he beat birthday boy Alexander Zverev in straight sets.

Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return to German Alexander Zverev during their match at the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series tennis tournament on April 20, 2017 in Monaco. © AFP

The king of Clay didn’t have to work hard for the victory, as he saw off the 20-year-old German with 2 bread-sticks in just 68 minutes to book his place in the quarters.

The defending champion is chasing a 10th title at the tournament, and will next face Diego Schwartzman of Argentina.

Earlier in the day, David Goffin of Belgium recorded his 6th victory in 9 meetings against Austrian Dominic Thiem, after beating him 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 in 2 hours and 15 minutes.

There were also 3rd round wins for Frenchman Lucas Pouille, Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay and Serbia's Novak Djokovic.

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