Rafael Nadal beat Marcos Giron – Aus Open LIVE streaming: 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has outclassed Marcus Giron in the opening round. He thrashed his USA opponent 6-1,6-2, 6-4 in the opening contest that lasted an hour and 49 minutes. He looked in complete control with brilliant backhand display after returning to the court after more than 6 months. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates
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With Djokovic sent packing by Australian authorities and Roger Federer absent, Nadal can snatch the men’s all-time Slam record outright by claiming the title at Melbourne Park.
Another jaw-dropping milestone for @RafaelNadal 👏 #AusOpen • #AO2022 • #Stats pic.twitter.com/1j6zECveZt
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2022
The only former champion left in the draw, the Spanish great started superbly at a sunbathed Rod Laver Arena, breaking world number 66 Giron five times for the match and thrashing 34 winners past the outclassed American.
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Rafael Nadal beats Marcos Giron: Nadal beats Giron in straight sets to start 21st grand slam campaign at Australian Open
#AusOpen @RafaelNadal just won his first round match (6-1, 6-4, 6-2) #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/0Hw9RDvMl2
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) January 17, 2022
Rafael Nadal vs Marcos Giron – Nadal, the sixth seed, was out of action right from August last year due to a foot injury. He returned to the circuit only two weeks ago in the 2022 Melbourne Summer Set and immediately made a statement by winning his 89th career ATP title. Nadal will now be hoping for a fresh start in the Grand Slam event as he eyes his second Australian Open title. With Roger Federer missing the tournament and Novak Djokovic losing a court appeal to participate, Nadal now has a golden chance to become the first male to win 21 Career Garand Slams.
His opponent, the 28-year old Giron is starting the year after a successful 2021 where he reached the third round of the French Open. It was his best-ever performance till date in a Grand Slam and the American would look to make the upcoming season even better.
Rafael Nadal beats Marcos Giron: Nadal beats Giron in straight sets to start 21st grand slam campaign at Australian Open
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