Rafael Nadal eased past qualifier Yannick Hanfmann to reach the third round of the Australian Open.
Sixth seed Nadal, bidding for a men’s record 21st Grand Slam title, beat Germany’s Hanfmann 6-2 6-3 6-4.
Rafa rolls on
@RafaelNadal puts in a top performance to move past Yannick Hanfmann 6-2 6-3 6-4. #AusOpen • #AO2022
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Nadal will face either Russian 28th seed Karen Khachanov or Benjamin Bonzi of France next.
Nadal, winner of the event in 2009, is the only former champion remaining in the men’s draw.