Nadal storms into last 16 at ATP Monte-Carlo Masters

PARIS -- The 11-time winner Rafael Nadal kicked off his title defense campaign by taming fellow Spanish Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-1 at the ATP Monte-Carlo Masters on Wednesday.

It was the 69th victory in 73 matches for Nadal, who extended his winning streak to 16 matches at the Monte-Carlo Masters. The last man to defeat him in this competition was Novak Djokovic in the 2015 semifinals.