Rafael Nadal eases into quarter-finals of Australian Open

  • Rafael Nadal is through to last eight after a routine win over Diego Schwartzman 
  • Nadal eased through the first set before inflicting more damage on his opponent 
  • He lost the second set in a tie-break but responded to win in four sets
  • The one-time Australian Open champion takes on Marin Cilic in the next round 

Rafael Nadal made it through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after beating Diego Schwartzman in four sets on Sunday.

Nadal took the first set 6-3 but he did drop the second set after losing a tie-break 7-4 before fighting back to win in four.

The world No 1 will take on last year’s Wimbledon finalist Marin Cilic for a place in the semi-finals.

More to follow 

Nadal unleashes one of his trademark forehands during his match on Sunday in Melbourne

Schwartzman clenches his fist after winning the second set of the match against Nadal

Schwartzman clenches his fist after winning the second set of the match against Nadal



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