PALMA. Spain. Mav 4 Former World Number One Marcelo Rios of Chile continued to struggle to find his best loan as he lost In three sets to Spaniard Albert Portas Wednesday In the second round of the 500.000 dollars Mallorca Open , reports AFP.

Number two seed Rios lost steam in a gruelling match to fall 6-2. 6-7, 4-6 and he admitted that lie would need to play much better if he were to stand a chance In I he French Open which climaxes the clay court season In early June.

I was slow and 1 had cramp in the third set." said that taciturn Chilean who briefly topped the world rankings in i‘J'J8 be lore fatigue ,iik| Injury put him on the sidelines.