Paris: Rafael Nadal began his campaign for a 10th French Open with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 win over World No 296 Quentin Halys yesterday. It was a brutal, quickfire demolition of the 18-year-old Frenchman.


Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating France's Quentin Halys during the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris yesterday. Pic/AFP 

Nadal, seeded a humble six this year — his lowest for a decade — needed just one hour and 50 minutes to record his 67th career win at Roland Garros.