Rafael Nadal eases through in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal conceded just three games on his way to advancing through to round three of the Barcelona Open at the expense of Guillermo Garcia-Lopez this afternoon.

The world number two broke Lopez at the very first time of asking before going on to wrap up a 6-1 success in the opening set.

Nadal continued to dominate in the next set against his fellow Spaniard, breaking the 28-year-old twice to open up a 4-0 advantage.

However, Lopez responded positively to break Nadal's service game for the first time to reduce the arrears to 4-1, before going on to hold his serve.

It proved to be only a momentary lapse from Nadal, who broke once again to win the match 6-1 6-2.