Australian Open: Nadal beats Monfils in 4 sets, reaches last 8

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates beating France's Gael Monfils in their men's singles 4th round match on day 8 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2017. © AFP

Spain’s Rafael Nadal has advanced to his 30th Grand Slam quarterfinal, by beating Frenchman Gael Monfils, 3 sets to 1.

Nadal, who won the tournament back in 2009, fought hard to overcome the big-hitting French star on Monday.

He won the match with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in Melbourne, to reach his 1st Grand Slam quarterfinal since 2015.

Spain's Rafael Nadal consoles France's Gael Monfils after winning their Men's singles 4th round match. © Reuters

The Spaniard will next face Canada’s Milos Raonic in the last 8.


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