Spanish star netter Rafael Nadal moved in the quarterfinals after beating Japanese Kei Nishikori 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-6 (3) in the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal (Photo: Independent.co.uk)
Nadal, who appeared for seven straight times in the quarters, will have Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday as his next opponent.
Rafa, is gunning for his second title in the Melbourne Park, which last won in 2009 to tie the record of Pete Sampras with 14.
Tennis star Roger Federrer has 17 major titles under his belt.
Nadal didn’t participate in Aussie’s last year owing to his left knee injury and stomach virus.