Melbourne, February 9: Rafael Nadal opened his bid for a record 21st grand slam title with a straight-sets win over Laslo Djere at the Australian Open on Tuesday (February 9). I'm not going to take any credit away from her. He should mount his French Open title defence in May this year. "I felt like I obviously wasn't there. Stefanos Tsitsipas is the No. He finished with 40 winners, 24 more than his outmatched American counterpart. My head wasn't there. 6 in the world, found himself in a tough spot at Rod Laver Arena but he found a way back and beat Nadal 3-6 2-6 7-6 (4) 6-4 7-5 to process into the Australian Open semifinal. Former champion Rafael Nadal and fourth seed Daniil Medvedev both cruised into the Australian Open quarter-finals. Rafael Nadal continued his strong start to the 2021 Australian Open with a straight-sets victory over American qualifier Michael Mmoh during Thursday's second … Winning his 20th Slam last year, Rafael Nadal joined long-time rival Roger Federer on the top of the Grand Slam winners list. Tsitsipas, ranked at No. "I was obviously way too nervous," Kenin said. 2 defeated Serbian Laslo Djere 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the second round of the Australian Open.The legendary lefty will play American qualifier Michael Mmoh in the second round. For the Australian Open, Nadal and KIA (which is also one of the major partners of the Australian Open) teamed up to make a video compilation titled 'the world's most creative rally'. I think I did a good job today," Nadal said in his on-court interview. Sandgren wins. Talking to the press after his commanding win over Medvedev, Djokovic clarified that at this point in his career he was no longer playing just to survive, but rather, for all the records and glory that he … The same can't be said in the women's draw, where No. It was part of a lackluster overall outing from the No. Also Read | Novak Djokovic's Warning For Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal After Australian Open Win: WATCH. Fellow top-10 seeds Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev and Matteo Berrettini also advanced in a mostly straightforward day in the bottom half of the men's draw. 5 seed at the Australian Open, so an upset of Rafael Nadal isn’t that far-fetched. The 2021 Australian Open continues Friday with Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Simona Halep, Dominic Thiem and Naomi Osaka among the high-profile players in action. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) The 3-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray is at #6, with 59.82% wins … Although he coasted to victory Thursday, the 34-year-old Spanish superstar said his back remains a concern as he moves forward in the season's first major. She played really well. "But I am trying to find solutions every day. According to celebritynetworth.com, Rafael Nadal's net worth is estimated to be around $180 million. Women's top seed Ashleigh Barty moved on to the third round with a win over Daria Gavrilova. Thank you to @RafaelNadal, @Kia_Worldwide and everyone who became part of the world’s most creative rally. Rafael Nadal opens up on Roger Federer landmark he could surpass at Australian Open Rafael Nadal is one of the favourites to win the Australian Open. 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Is Rafael Nadal in doubt for Australian Open Round 1 match after back injury? I just couldn't take it. Rafael Nadal beat Dominic Thiem in straight sets to get his 2021 campaign up and running. Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open … 6-ranked men’s tennis star in the world and is the No. Barty almost found herself on upset alert as well before escaping with a win in her second-set tiebreaker. Despite his slightly short stay at Melbourne Park, Nadal has left quite the mark on the Australian Open. Break points were the difference in the match, as is often the case. At just 33, the Spaniard has many playing years remaining and will aim not just to top Federer but also to do enough to prevent a takeover from current No.1 Novak Djokovic. Both players generated seven, but Kanepi converted three and Kenin couldn't capitalize on any of hers. I had chances. It is the latest in a series of creative and innovative efforts by the brand which also began the fan art series called #TakeOn20 at the French Open 2020 to motivate Rafa in the absence of fans.