Nick Kyrgios has won his way through to the second round of the Marseille Open.

Kyrgios got his campaign under way in perfect style, defeating Canada's Vasek Pospisil 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old Australian will now face Teymuraz Gabashvili in the round of 16, after he upset No.5 seed Giles Simon.