Novak overcomes Carreno Busta to progress into Monte Carlo quarters
Nole will next play against no.10 seed David Goffin, who recorded a 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 win over sixth seed Dominic Thiem earlier in the day.
Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters draw revealed
Novak is no.2 seed and has a first-round BYE. He will open his MC Masters campaign against Frenchman Gilles Simon (H2H 10-1).