PARIS (Reuters) - All Rafael Nadal wanted for his 27th birthday at the French Open on Monday was his forehand back and he got his wish as the Spaniard's most feared weapon demolished Japan's Kei Nishikori and sent the defending champion into the quarter-finals.
The left-hander, bidding to become the first man to win one of the sport's grand slams eight times, played his most impressive tennis of the tournament so far to claim a 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory.
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