September 19, 2026 12:16 pm (IST)
Nadal survives Alexander Zverev's challenge to reach Australian Open round 4
Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Saturday survived a scare during his Australian Open single match against rising star Alexander Zverev.
Nadal defeated his opponent 4-6 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-2.
The match lasted for four hours and six minutes.
He will now face Gael Monfils of France in the next round.
Monfils defeated German Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 to set a date with Nadal.
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