Updated On: 23 January, 2022 12:08 PM IST | Melbourne | ANI
The 20-time grand slam champion Nadal started off on a confident note not only holding his serve but breaking the his opponent Karen Khachanov`s serve in the second game of the match to take a 3-0 lead. The 2009 Australian Open champion won the opening set 6-3

Spain`s Rafael Nadal hits a return against Russia`s Karen Khachanov during their men`s singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. Pic/AFP
Rafael Nadal beats Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in two hours and 50 minutes to enter the fourth round of men`s singles of the Australian Open 2022 here at the Rod Laver Arena.
The 20-time grand slam champion Nadal started off on a confident note not only holding his serve but breaking the his opponent Karen Khachanov`s serve in the second game of the match to take a 3-0 lead. The 2009 Australian Open champion won the opening set 6-3.