Rafael Nadal began his quest for a record-extending ninth triumph at the principality tournament with a 6-4 6-1 victory over Russia 's Teymuraz Gabashvili . Roger Federer beats Teymuraz Gabashvili 6-4 6-1 at the Monte Carlo Country Club . The world No . 6 is bidding for a ninth career triumph at Monte Carlo Masters . 17-time grand slam champion Stanislas Wawrinka defeats Radek Stepanek . Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka also victorious on Wednesday .
Roger Federer beats Teymuraz Gabashvili 6-4 6-1 at the Monte Carlo Country Club . The world No . 6 is bidding for a ninth career triumph at Monte Carlo Masters . 17-time grand slam champion Stanislas Wawrinka defeats Radek Stepanek . Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka also victorious on Wednesday .