Home favourite Nadal beat Portuguese world number 35 Joao Sousa 6 - 0 4 - 6 6 - 3 .
Home favourite Nadal is looking for a third successive tournament victory following his wins in Monte Carlo and Barcelona .
Home favourite Nadal , who is looking for a third successive tournament victory following his wins in Monte Carlo and Barcelona , beat Portuguese world number 35 Joao Sousa 6 - 0 4 - 6 6 - 3 .