World number one Novak Djokovic eased into the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets victory over qualifier Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
It was a comfortable win for Djokovic who came through 6-1 6-4 and he faces Andreas Haider-Maurer, who defeated Bernard Tomic in three sets, in the next round.
World number seven David Ferrer joined Djokovic in the third round as his opponent Victor Estrella Burgos retired with a shoulder injury with Ferrer leading 6-2 2-0, while 11th seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga got his campaign under way with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Jan-Lennard Struff.
Grigor Dmitrov, who like Tsonga was competing in the first round, came through a stern examination to beat Fernando Verdasco 6-4 4-6 6-4.
Gael Monfils also went the distance after coming from a set down to defeat Andrey Kuznetsov 4-6 6-3 6-4 while Gilles Simon overcame wildcard Benjamin Balleret in their first round match.
Jeremy Chardy will face Roger Federer in the third round on Wednesday while Juan Monaco and Lucas Pouille will face Stan Wawrinka and Rafael Nadal respectively after coming through their openers.
Source: PA
