Nadal headlines Wednesday play

Nadal headlines Wednesday play World No. 2 Rafael Nadal will begin his run at the Western & Southern Open, as he faces veteran qualifier Julien Benneteau. The players look to reach the round of 16 Wednesday afternoon.

Second seed Rafael Nadal leads qualifier Julien Benneteau 2-1 lifetime, entering into the second round. The players last met a year ago in Cincinnati, where the Mallorcan rallied to record a round of 16 victory in three sets. Nadal will attempt to rebound after a disappointing effort at the Masters 1000 Canada. The World No. 2 was unable to win a match, having lost a set and a break lead to Ivan Dodig.

He is bidding for his 52nd victory of the season.

World No. 112 Julien Benneteau moved into the second round after opponent Guillermo Garcia-Lopez was forced to retire. The 29-year-old Frenchman will attempt to make his third consecutive round of 16 in Cincinnati.