Former French Open semi-finalist Diego Schwartzman survived a major scare to book his place in the third round.
At two sets down to 25-year-old Spaniard Jaume Munar it looked like Schwartzman would be crashing out.
But the Argentine suddenly came to life in the third set to produce the vintage clay-court tennis we know he’s capable of.
With a flurry of breaks and strong serving, Schwartzman stormed back to win 2-6, 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.
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His opponent next is Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov, who overcame the returning Borna Coric in straight sets 6-0, 6-4, 6-3, to set up a blockbuster top-20 clash in the third round.
American Sebastian Korda overcame a stern test in Frenchman Richard Gasquet, to squeeze through in three tight sets, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3, 6-3.
Next up is the man he beat in Monte Carlo, Carlos Alcaraz.
That was one of only three loses this season for the young Spanish star.
The 19-year-old saved match points to beat an inspired Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-1, 6-7 (7-9), 5-7, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4.
But Italy’s Fabio Fognini’s poor season continued against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp as he surrendered a 5-1 second set lead and failed to convert set points, eventually retiring after suffering a calf injury.
American Taylor Fritz was left shell shocked by little known Spaniard Bernabe Zapata Miralles, going down 3-6 6-2 6-2 6-3.
Rafa Nadal awaits the Dutchman after destroying Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 for his 300th Grand Slam victory.
Whilst showing no signs of the injury issues which have plagued him of late.
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This will be of encouragement to his fans.
Meanwhile, Britain’s Cameron Norrie kept his title hopes alive as he beat Australian world number 160 Jason Kubler 6-3, 6-4, 6-3.
He will face Karen Khachanov next.
