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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.

Nadal cruises past Hanfmann into Australian Open third round

MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal put on a clinical performance to ease past German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday (Jan 19) as the Spaniard remained on course for a men's record 21st Grand Slam title.

Carlos Alcaraz: Alex Corretja excited by power and attitude at 2022 Australian Open, plays down Rafael Nadal comparisons

Alex Corretja has been hugely impressed with Carlos Alcaraz’s showing at the 2022 Australian Open and thinks he is going to be a “very special” player. After a breakthrough year in 2021, Alcaraz has bulked up physically and has powered through his opening two matches in Melbourne without dropping a set. Ad/> Seeded No.

Rafael Nadal scores gritty win as he keeps Australian Open campaign on track

Rafael Nadal has ground his way into the Australian Open third round, seeing off qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Rod Laver Arena.

Rafael Nadal fends off qualifier Yannick Hanfmann to reach third round at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal moved into the third round at the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 win over 126th-ranked German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Wednesday.

'Daniil Medvedev could dominate next four or five years' - Mats Wilander on Australian Open 'strong favourite'

Daniil Medvedev could «dominate» over the course of the next four or five years and is a 'strong favourite' for the Australian Open, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. The Russian, who denied Novak Djokovic his calendar Grand Slam at the US Open last year, is set to take on home favourite Nick Kyrgios in what should be a tasty and boisterous second-round clash on Thursday.

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The difference between Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal is 'amazing', says Mats Wilander after Brit loses in second round

Alexander Zverev concerned more players at Australian Open have COVID-19 in wake of Ugo Humbert positive

Rafael Nadal earmarked as potential Australian Open winner by Alexander Zverev: 'Rafa's playing incredible tennis'

Nadal cruises past Hanfmann into Australian Open third round

Carlos Alcaraz: Alex Corretja excited by power and attitude at 2022 Australian Open, plays down Rafael Nadal comparisons

Rafael Nadal scores gritty win as he keeps Australian Open campaign on track

Rafael Nadal fends off qualifier Yannick Hanfmann to reach third round at Australian Open

'Daniil Medvedev could dominate next four or five years' - Mats Wilander on Australian Open 'strong favourite'