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Nadal & Djokovic on court today in Monaco

Both playing in their first matches of Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters

featured in News & reviews Author Pam Williamson, Monaco Editor Updated

Action begins today on Court Rainier III as world ranked no. 4 Stan Wawrinka takes on Philipp Kohlschreiber.

That match will be followed by the first appearance in the tournament of Rafael Nadal who goes up against Aljaz Bedene. This will be their first meeting. Monaco's favourite son and defending champion, Novak Djokovic, will then play Jiri Vesely. Another unknown as this is also their first meeting on court.

No rest for some though as Andy Murray takes to the clay for the third day in a row. Heading into the second round of the doubles with partner Dominic Inglot, after a win in the second round of singles yesterday. 

Yesterdays results in Round Two (singles):

Andy Murray defeated Pierre-Hugues Herbert (6-2, 4-6, 6-3)
Roger Federer defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (6-3, 6-4)
Jo-Wilfred Tsonga defeats Pablo Carreno Busta (7-6 1, 7-6, 5)
Roberto Bautista Agut defeated Jeremy Chardy (6-3, 5-7, 7-5)
Gilles Simon defeated Grigor Dimitrov (6-4, 6-3)

Today we can look forward to eleven second round singles matches as well as the final few round one doubles matches and several second round doubles matches.