This is the second time that Nadal is playing the Italian. They first met at Rome recently in the second round when Nadal defeated Fognini 6-1, 6-3.
Seven times champion and defending his title of 2013, Nadal moved to third round after losing his first set in the second round match against Klizen 4-6 6-3 6-3 6-3.
Although Nadal is a the hot favourite finalist this year too, he isn't playing anywhere near the same level tennis fans have seen from him in years past, but he still has time to reach that level.
The third round match of Roland Garros is scheduled for Saturday, 1 June 2013 12:00 GMT at Court Philippe Chatrier.
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