Australian Open 2012 Rafael Nadal’s right knee was taped. Ditto for his left ankle. His strokes looked just fine.
Nadal cruised past countryman Feliciano Lopez on Sunday, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Nadal, who hurt his knee while sitting in a chair the day before the tournament began, is one win away from a possible semi-final against old rival Roger Federer after beating his fellow Spaniard for the ninth time in 11 matches.
On a sunny day with the temperature rising to 89 degrees, both players sat with ice towels around their necks during the changeovers.
Nadal needed treatment from the trainer for a left ankle problem after three games of the first set. By that time, he had already broken serve.
Nadal cruised past countryman Feliciano Lopez on Sunday, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Nadal, who hurt his knee while sitting in a chair the day before the tournament began, is one win away from a possible semi-final against old rival Roger Federer after beating his fellow Spaniard for the ninth time in 11 matches.
On a sunny day with the temperature rising to 89 degrees, both players sat with ice towels around their necks during the changeovers.
Nadal needed treatment from the trainer for a left ankle problem after three games of the first set. By that time, he had already broken serve.
Rafeal Nadal vs Lopez 2012 Australian Open
Rafeal Nadal vs Lopez 2012 Australian Open
Rafeal Nadal vs Lopez 2012 Australian Open
Rafeal Nadal vs Lopez 2012 Australian Open
Rafeal Nadal vs Lopez 2012 Australian Open
Rafeal Nadal vs Lopez 2012 Australian Open
Rafeal Nadal vs Lopez 2012 Australian Open
Rafeal Nadal vs Lopez 2012 Australian Open
Rafeal Nadal vs Lopez 2012 Australian Open
Rafeal Nadal vs Lopez 2012 Australian Open
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