Rafael Nadal vs Guido Pella LIVE stream: How to watch French Open 2018 clash online
Nadal was far from his best when he beat Simone Bolelli in the first round but the Spaniard still managed to progress with a straight-sets win.
The world No 1 will be hoping to up his performance when he takes on Pella this afternoon.
Surprisingly, Nadal is not on the main court, Philippe-Chatrier, as he is third on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.
Nadal and Pella have only met once before at Indian Wells last year, which Nadal won comfortably in straight sets.
However, the 31-year-old says he is expecting a “difficult” clash this time around.
“It's going to be a difficult match,” Nadal said.
“I have to be prepared to play very strongly, very aggressively, and I hope that I will be able to move on the next day knowing that it's going to be a tough match.
“But I will try to be aggressive and performing as I was with the important shots as today.
“Well, he's left-handed. He won against Sousa.”