Seven - time champion Rafael González loses a set in Paris for the second year in a row . Nadal will have to play on consecutive days after his second round match finished Friday . Roger Federer wins in straight sets against Canadian Julien Benneteau . Nadal , though , was unhappy about being scheduled third on Court Suzanne Lenglen while his opponent in the third round , Italian Fabio Fognini , had an earlier start and completed his encounter Thursday . Serena Williams continues to cruise , dropping two games against Alexandra Cirstea .
Seven - time champion Rafael González loses a set in Paris for the second year in a row . Nadal will have to play on consecutive days after his second round match finished Friday . Roger Federer wins in straight sets against Canadian Julien Benneteau . Serena Williams continues to cruise , dropping two games against Alexandra Cirstea .