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ATP Mexican Open: Nadal tops Kudla in straight sets

Rafael Nadal has advanced to the Round of 16 of Mexican Open after hammering America’s Denis Kudla in straight sets.

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Rafael Nadal has advanced to the Round of 16 of Mexican Open after hammering America’s Denis Kudla in straight sets.

Nadal who recently set a record of 21-time Grand Slam Titles after claiming the Australian Open was in command in the opening set and took it 6-3. The 35-year old Spaniard who is in his best form, showed no mercy as he grabbed the second set 6-2, to see off his American opponent after 77 minutes.

Nadal will next face another American Stefan Kozlov who surpassingly beat Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in the first round.