Rafa Nadal books his place in French Open 3rd round

Rafa Nadal marked his 35th birthday last night by booking a place in the French Open third round.

The thirteen-time champion dispatched Richard Gasquet (pr: Gass-kay) in straight sets.

Two giant Americans stand before the men's second and fifth seeds today.

Daniil Medvedev goes up against the 6-foot-11 Reilly Opelka.

While the 6-foot-9 John Isner faces Stefanos Tsitsipas (pr: Sit-see-pass).

Danielle Collins made it to the quarter-finals at Roland Garros last year, but comes up against Serena Williams today.