French Open 2012: Rafael Nadal beats good friend to reach quarterfinals

Second-ranked and defending champion Rafael Nadal has had a magnificent run at the Roland Garros 2012 so far and barged his way to the quarterfinals by losing only two games against good friend Juan Monaco 6-2, 6-0, 6-0. This is a strong indication that he might be once again biting on the championship trophy this coming weekend. Overall, Nadal just lost 19 games since the first round.

He will next face claycourt specialist and compatriot Nicolas Almagro in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.