Nadal beats Kuznetsov in straight sets to enter Round 4 of French Open

Fourteen-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal on Saturday defeated Russia's Andrey Kuznetsov in the third round of men's singles clash of the French Open at Suzzane-Lenglen Court in Paris.

Nadal defeated Kuznetsov 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 to enter the fourth round of the tournament, the BBC has reported.

Nadal will now play Jack Sock of the United States in the fourth round.