Simon will face either 5th-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko or American qualifier Robby Ginepri in the third round.
Headlining today's five 2nd-round matches is top-seeded Rafael Nadal, who will clash with unseeded Latvian Ernests Gulbis.
This is the first single match for Nadal since claiming a pair of singles victories in Spain’s Davis Cup win over the U.S..
The world no.1 is now leading the ATP with eight titles and a 77-9 record this season.
The world No. 1 and 2005 champion of this hardcourt event, Nadal faced Gulbis for the first time at Wimbledon earlier this year, dropping the first set before taking the second-round encounter, 5-7, 6-2, 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, en route to the championship.
Also slated for second-round play is U.S. Open runner-up Andy Murray, the 4th seed, and world no. 15 Richard Gasquet.
That pair will try to avoid the same fate as no. 13 Fernando Verdasco, who suffered a 6-2, 6-3 second-round loss to Marin Cilic of Croatia.
Phillip Kohlschreiber, Gael Monfils, Jarkko Nieminen and Marcel Granollers-Pujol claimed first-round victories Tuesday.
Photos:
Madrid Masters is probably famous for its hot Hugo Boss ball girls. These are the ball girl on the Andy Murray vs Simone Bolelli match. Murray was leading the match with 6-0, 2-1 when Bolelli retired due to an injury.
And here are more off-court photos.
Feliciano Lopez signing autograph for young fans.
Agustin Calleri signing autograph in Diadora's stand.
Marin Cilic was in Air Europa's stand.
Carlos Moya in front of a Mercedes.(Images via Yahoo! Sport, Madrid Masters official website)
