Rafael Nadal beats Ancic to advance at Indian Wells 2010

Rafael Nadal defeated Mario Ancic 6-2, 6-2, in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian wells.

Nadal lost just one first-serve point and never faced a break point in beating Ancic for the fourth time in five meetings. The Spaniard kept the rallies brief, with many not lasting more than five strokes.

Nadal wore a pair of brown-and-white shorts with a lattice-type pattern and a white shirt with pink highlights.

“It’s more different than usual. That’s the thing, no?” he said about his shorts. “It was a little bit fashion for me. Is too much, a little bit for me, but going to be for this tournament.”

“The serve was important, but more important was my rhythm from the baseline,” Rafa said. “I lost only a few points because I didn’t have mistakes, only seven unforced errors in two sets and 29 winners, that’s very good statistics.”

"I played at a very good level and it was a comfortable victory," said Nadal."I started the match playing well. Later, when I played in favor of the wind, it was very difficult for me with the backhand because I felt it if I only touch the ball, the ball was out, went too much. But it was a good start, with the conditions. I'm very happy."

“I am feeling confident,” said the World No. 3. “I need a bit length for a few months without a stop – that's winning matches, winning important matches – and after that everything is easier. But I am ready to do it.”

In the next round Rafael Nadal will play against John Isner, who beat Sam Querrey.

Isner said about playing Nadal for the first time: “As my ranking and my playing continues to improve, hopefully I'll see him more in a tournament like this. I think I can give him a run for his money.”

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