Australian Open 2022: Rafael Nadal ke Babak 16 Besar
Rafael Nadal melangkah ke babak 16 besar Australian Open 2022. Petenis peringkat lima dunia tersebut mengatasi Karen Khachanov dari Rusia.
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Rafael Nadal repels Karen Khachanov to reach Australian Open fourth round
Rafael Nadal dropped his first set at this year's Australian Open, but still powered through to the fourth round with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 defeat of Karen Khachanov.
Stephanos Tsitsipas unbothered by Big Three snub as John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic is ‘light years ahead’
Stefanos Tsitsipas is not bothered if he is deemed not to be a member new ‘Big Three’ but John McEnroe insists that Novak Djokovic remains light years ahead of the chasing pack. Tsitsipas beat Sebastian Baez in four sets on Thursday to progress to the third round where he will face Benoit Paire on Saturday. Ad/> The Greek star has reached the semi-final twice at Melbourne Park (2019, 2021) and the final of the French Open in 2021.
Australian Open: ‘Most talented player in last 10 years’ – John McEnroe hoping Nick Kyrgios fulfils potential
John McEnroe has claimed Nick Kyrgios is the «most talented player» he has «seen in the last decade» despite the combustible Aussie bowing out of his home Grand Slam. Kyrgios put on a show on Rod Laver Arena, pushing favourite Daniil Medvedev to four sets before succumbing 7-6(1) 6-4 4-6 6-2.
The difference between Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal is 'amazing', says Mats Wilander after Brit loses in second round
Mats Wilander says the difference between Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal 'is amazing' as the two enjoy different fortunes in Australia. Murray lost his second round match to Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel in straight sets and looked unable to match his opponent's energy levels. Ad/> But Nadal, one year Murray's senior and playing in his first slam since the French Open, has not yet dropped a set in Australia.
Alexander Zverev concerned more players at Australian Open have COVID-19 in wake of Ugo Humbert positive
Fresh off his straight sets victory over Australia's John Millman, German Olympic gold medallist Alexander Zverev raised his concerns about COVID testing at the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal earmarked as potential Australian Open winner by Alexander Zverev: 'Rafa's playing incredible tennis'
Alexander Zverev believes Rafael Nadal is the man to beat at the Australian Open this year if he is to win his first Grand Slam tournament. The third seed has been in fantastic form so far in Melbourne, not dropping a set in his first two matches including beating home hero John Millman 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 to advance to round three. Ad/> But despite two World Tour wins and Olympic gold in Tokyo, Zverev is yet to break his Grand Slam duck and hopes to improve on his Australian Open semi-final appearance in 2020 when he was beaten by Dominic Thiem.