Rafa Nadal began the attack for the ninth title in Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal began his attack to record his ninth title of the tournament in Monte Carlo with a clear victory with 6:2, 6:1 over the young French player Lucas Pouille.

Placed under No3 in the main draw took the victory for 69 minutes, as he managed to make 4 from the opened 7 break points and winning 75% of points after service.

In the first round, which was the debut of Pouille in Monte Carlo, he managed to win another youngster - Dominic Thiem.

28-year-old Rafael Nadal now has 51 wins and 3 losses in Monte Carlo, who won eight consecutive titles in 2005-2012. His series of 46 consecutive victories was interrupted by Novak Djokovic in the finals in 2013th and last season Rafa fall from David Ferrer in the quarterfinals.

Spaniard chasing his second title of the year, as previously managed to snatch the trophy in Buenos Aires, where on the final beat his good friend Juan Monaco. In the third round Nadal will compete with John Isner, who is in great shape recently.