French Open 2017: Rafael Nadal yet to drop a set as he storms into quarter-finals at Roland Garros

ByDan Quarrell

Updated 04/06/2017 at 16:02 GMT

Rafael Nadal made it 12 sets out of 12 at he secured his place in the French Open quarter-finals after beating Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1 6-2 6-2.

Nadal triumphed with consummate ease as Bautista Agut failed to match his compatriot's level throughout a one-sided fourth-round clash on Suzanne-Lenglen.

The fourth seed and tournament favourite never looked in trouble as he dominated the match throughout with his dominant forehand.

Nadal, who turned 31 on Saturday and celebrated with two cakes, will next face another Spaniard, Pablo Carreno Busta, for a place in the semi-finals.

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"He's a friend whom I appreciate very much," Nadal said of Carreno Busta.

"I hope things are going well for him, and he's someone I really like. He's a good person. I think he deserves it."

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The supreme claycourter, Nadal has managed to lift his level even higher this year.

So far he has lost just 20 games - a record only bettered by the 19 he lost in 2012.

"This week was very positive. My level was good throughout the match. I won quite easily. Therefore, this has given me quite a lot of confidence," Nadal said.

"I have the impression I'm doing things well. I'm on the right tracks. And yet I fully respect each opponent and I respect the tournament itself, and each situation, as well."

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It was a perfect way for the 'King of Clay' to celebrate his 31st birthday on Saturday, for which he received a special birthday cake at Roland Garros.

If Nadal goes through the tournament without dropping a set he will emulate his achievement in 2008 and 2010.

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