World number one Nadal swept into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. Photo: Mark Cristino/BackpagePix
MELBOURNE – Dominant Rafael Nadal swept into the Australian Open third round to keep his Grand Slam title hunt on track Wednesday.
The world number one Spaniard’s march towards a 17th Grand Slam crown was never threatened by Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer, who took him to a third set tiebreak before being swatted aside 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) on Rod Laver Arena.
“Playing this court is always a big motivation for me,” said Nadal, who lost last year’s final to Roger Federer. He was a dangerous opponent and I’m happy to be in the third round.
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