#AusOpen: Rafael Nadal Qualifies to the Round of 16

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The quest for Rafael Nadal to reach his 21st Grand Slam title continues in fine style at the Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal

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Nadal beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the third round to book a spot in the wound of 16 of the Grand Slam. There was a scare for Nadal fans when he lost the third set but the Spaniard gave no chances in the fourth set as he took a clean sweep to win the match.

The 20 Grand Slam winner is on a mission of surpassing Roger Federer and Noval Djokovic who are also tied on 20 grand slam titles. Nadal will be looking to win the slam for the second time in his career.

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