Rafael Nadal defeats Adrian Mannarino to book Australian Open quarterfinal berth
Rafael Nadal won a first-set tiebreak lasting almost half an hour before going on to defeat France's Adrian Mannarino to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals.
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Rafael Nadal sees off injured Adrian Mannarino after epic first set tie-break to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Rafael Nadal is into the Australian Open quarter-finals for the 14th time in his career after beating Adrian Mannarino 7-6(14) 6-2 6-2. Nadal was able to overcome Mannarino in an epic tie-break during a 81 minute first set, saving four set points to take it 16-14 which sparked wild celebrations from the Spaniard and the boisterous crowd inside Rod Laver Arena. Ad/> «The first set was very emotional,» Nadal said after the match.
Australian Open: Victoria Azarenka & Maria Sakkari fall in fourth round
Former champion Victoria Azarenka was ousted by Barbora Krejcikova while fifth seed Maria Sakkari fell to Jessica Pegula in the Australian Open fourth round.
Australian Open: Iga Swiatek on meeting Rafael Nadal & being a role model
Poland's Iga Swiatek, who shot to fame by winning the 2020 French Open title as a 19-year-old, is the latest WTA Tour star to feature in a BBC Sport column.
Naomi Osaka on things coming full circle, Rafael Nadal having a blast - Australian Open diary
Osaka’s poignant exit interview It was great to hear Naomi Osaka sound so positive following her narrow defeat to Amanda Anisimova on Friday, which saw the Japanese star’s Australian Open title defence come to an end in the third round. Ad/> Osaka held two match points against her American opponent, but ultimately fell in a deciding set tiebreak. /> Australian OpenAustralian Open Top 5 shots of Day 5 — featuring some sensational rallies5 HOURS AGO The former world No.1 has spoken openly about her mental health struggles last season and started 2022 with a fresh perspective, looking to enjoy her time on tour and putting less emphasis on wins and losses, focusing instead on the process and journey.
Understanding 'his own limitations' crucial to Rafael Nadal's win against Karen Khachanov, says Mats Wilander
Mats Wilander has praised Rafael Nadal after his 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 win against Karen Khachanov, calling the 2009 Australian Open winner one of the smartest ever players who has adapted to his own limitations to prolong his success. After the match, Mats Wilander in the Eurosport Cube said that, despite his advancing years, the 20-time Grand Slam winner still has fantastic mobility.
Rafael Nadal had doubts 'every single day' about returning to tennis during injury hell, prior to Australian Open
An emotional Rafael Nadal admitted he had doubts “every single day” about whether he would ever play again during his latest injury nightmare. Nadal overcame big-hitter Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 to reach the Australian Open last 16 on Friday before opening up about the extent of his persistent foot injury. Ad/> The Spaniard had not played a competitive tournament in five months prior to touching down in Melbourne for the opening Grand Slam of 2022.
Australian Open 2022 - Rafael Nadal shows class to edge past Karen Khachanov into last-16
Rafael Nadal continued his impressive comeback from injury with a remarkable performance to see off Karen Khachanov in the third round of the Australian Open. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was in sublime form for all but one set, coming through 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to move into the last-16. Ad/> Nadal went into the match off the back of a virtually flawless start, having come through straight set wins over Marcos Giron and Yannick Hanfmann, and he continued that form from the beginning of his match against the Russian.