The Spanish sprinter is still on track to win the men's 21st Grand Slam title after winning a left-handed win over Adrian Mannarino 7-6 6-2 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for 14th. But the 2009 champion needed seven sets before winning a tough game 16-14 before breaking the Frenchman in his first round of the second set to win.
"Everyone can see how sensible this game is. This crazy first set was very important and the break towards the beginning of the next set. The first set was really tough. His ball is hard to control. The highest level, the fastest ..." The Olympic champion is out
Nadal's path to the final is inspired by Denis Shapovalov who plays at number 14 with a 3-point win over Alex Zverev 6-3 7-6 6-3 at the Margaret Court Arena. The German crushed his racquet in court in disgrace in the next set.
The Canadian left-back reached Wimbledon semi-finals last year after defeating Andy Murray - and will now face Nadal in his first quarter-final match here. I have been enjoying the start of my season here in Australia. I have had a few struggles and I am happy to finish today. I'm really happy where my game is. I played smart today. "
When confronted with Nadal, he said, it is always different to face someone like Rafa. It's always fun - it will be a battle and I will play it Shapovalov has lost his last 17 games against the top five players since defeating Nadal in Montreal in 2017. Special Ks are in the group selected by the Aussie top. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis rode the environment at the KIA Arena pressured to defeat No.15 seed Ariel Behar and Gonzalo Escobar 6-4 4-6 6-4. Kyrgios continued: "It was really easy! No, these people are tense. However, it is a pleasure to play with our baby Tanas."
Kokkinakis added: "Nature was amazing - just nuts." However, Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares came out after defeats to Italians Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini 3-6 7-6 6-3. There will be another female manager for a year.
The new champion?
There will be no heroes to go through in the second seven-day series of the women's singles after two-time champions Victoria Azarenka followed Naomi Osaka without a tie. The Belarussian midfielder needed treatment for neck and shoulder injuries in the second set as he dropped to 6. -2 6-2 for the French Open.No.4 champion Krejcikova said: "Goodness, I'm in the quarter-final." -1. The American, who arrived at the 2017 US Open, said: "I am very happy to be back."
Where is Peng Shuai?
Tennis Australia demand security at Melbourne Park were ready to arrange for the spectator to take off his shirt on the Chinese tennis player's side.
A former Dimblicon champion at Wimbledon visited the media in November accusing a Chinese government official of rape - then disappeared after the document was deleted. Last month he actually denied making the allegations.
Australian Tennis Representative said: "Under our ticket entry points we do not allow clothing, pennant or business or political symbols. Peng Shuai's well-being is a major concern. We continue to work with the WTA and the local tennis court. "
Will Novak be back
Australian Open manager Craig Tiley has ruled that Novak Djokovic will return next year - and will not sue Tennis Australia for his dismissal. He added: "Obviously he has to play this year, but that will be his goal," he added. “At the end of the day, he is the best player in the world and really loves the Australian Open.
Another Good Test
Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck Alison Van Uytvanck has taken to social media to announce that she has already tried to get COVID-19 after playing in the Australian Open. "I cut and follow general requirements."
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