AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Nadal and Serena stay on course as Baroni is elated
Melbourne — Spaniard Rafael Nadal struggled into his first Grand Slam quarterfinal since 2015 at the Australian Open on Monday, as Serena Williams accelerated towards a record title and the No1 ranking. Nadal, searching for a revival after injuries wrecked last season, was tested by France’s Gael Monfils before winning 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 to book a last-eight clash with Milos Raonic. Nadal, 30, was also pushed to five sets by Alexander Zverev, 19, in round three, but he has survived to reach his first Major quarterfinal since the 2015 French Open. The world No9 now has an excellent chance to add to his 14 Grand Slam titles after world No1 Andy Murray and title-holder Novak Djokovic were knocked out. "I’m very happy being in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam after a couple of years without being there," he said. "It’s very special for me, especially here in Australia where I feel [it’s] a little bit like home." A day after the defending women’s champion and top seed, Angelique Kerber, al...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.