Ramos-Violas advances at Monte-Carlo Masters

Monaco (France) April 17 (IANS) Spain s Albert Ramos-Viñolas qualified for the second round of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters after defeating the United States Jared Donaldson 6-3 6-3.

A finalist at last year s Monte-Carlo Masters the 15th seed needed an hour and 37 minutes on Monday night to move one step closer to winning this year s title reports EFE news agency.

"I m really happy to be back in Monaco to play in this fantastic tournament " the world tennis No.24 said.

"I have plenty of memories of last year. I m pleased about the easy win today because a first match is always a special moment " he added.

Ramos-Viñolas is the second Spaniard to advance to the round of 32 after Roberto Bautista won 6-4 6-3 over Peter Gojowczyk of Germany earlier on Monday.

In the upcoming round Ramos-Viñolas is due to take on the winner of the match between the US s Tennys Sandgren and Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany.

--IANS
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