French Open 2022: 'Victories help a lot' - Rafael Nadal eases past Corentin Moutet to win his 300th Grand Slam match

Rafael Nadal completed the 300th win of his career in Grand Slams with a 6-3 6-1 6-4 victory over Corentin Moutet to reach the third round of the French Open. Nadal came into the second round on Court Philippe-Chartrier protecting a perfect record against home players at Roland-Garros, and he had no trouble in dispatching the 10th Frenchman to face him in Paris. Ad/> There are concerns about the well-being of Nadal, given a chronic foot injury severely hampered him at the Italian Open, and he said it was something he was having to manage.

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“It is a work of every day,” Nadal, who will face Botic Van De Zandschulp in round three, said. “The last couple of months have not been easy, after the start of the season was so fantastic, unforgettable and emotional. “After Indian Wells I had the problem with my rib, I had to be off the court for a while.

“So it is a day-by-day work. The victories help a lot. To play rallies and win matches like tonight it is important.