PHOTOS/VIDEO: 2017 Cincinnati R2 Rafael Nadal vs. Richard Gasquet

2017 Cincinnati R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Richard Gasquet  6/3 6/4

Next opponent - Albert Ramos-Vinolas

"Just the start of the tournament. Was important start for me," Nadal said afterward. "Always important to win the first match, especially after what happened last week, losing the match that way. So, just happy for the way that I played, and of course for the victory, no? So let's see. Tomorrow another tough match against, you know, against Albert. I know him very well. He know me very well. Going to be a tough one. I hope to be ready to play well."

"My goal, I always say the same, is important thing for me because to come back to that number after all the things that happened to me since the last time that I have been in that position is something very important and very difficult, no? I worked a lot to give me another chance, and here I am," Nadal said. "Just to be back to that position is something that makes me happy, and of course is going to be an emotional moment for me. But that doesn't change my goals. My goal is try to play a good tournament here, and of course then we gonna think about the US Open. But now it's Cincinnati."

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