Rafael Nadal remains on course for a 10th French Open title with a straight-sets victory over fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in the second round.

Andy Murray and Heather Watson face familiar opponents in the French Open second round on Thursday.

Roger Federer, the 2009 winner, and defending women's champion Maria Sharapova target places in the French Open third round on Wednesday.

Defending champion Maria Sharapova and men's third seed Andy Murray get their French Open campaigns underway on Monday.

Roger Federer begins his 62nd consecutive Grand Slam tournament at the French Open on Sunday against a man who once almost condemned him to his worst loss at a major.