Nadal beat Khachanov in Australian Open 2022 – 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.
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Game 1: Nadal beats Khachanov 6-3
Game 2: Nadal doubles lead against Khachanov 6-3
Game 3: Khachanov fights back 6-3 against 20-time Grand Slam champion
Game 4: Nadal brushses aside Khachanov, seals set and match with a 6-1 win.
Nadal beat Khachanov in Australian Open 2022 – Rafa Nadal continues impressive run, beats Khachanov 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1
The 20-time grand slam champion Nadal started off on a confident note not only holding his serve but breaking 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. In the second set to Nadal broke his opponent’s serve in the very first game fighting his way as there were seven-deuce in the game which the Spaniard finally won. Nadal broke him again in the fifth game and pocketed the second set 6-2.
Just when it seemed that Nadal will take the match away in straight sets the Russian clawed his way back breaking the Spaniard in the fourth game of the third set to take a crucial 3-1 lead. Both the players held their serves from there as the third set ended 6-3 in Karen Khachanov’s favour.
Karen Khachanov’s comeback in the match came in as a ray of hope for the Russian but his effectiveness did not last long as in the fourth set sixth seed Nadal held his serve and broke him in the next one to race to a 3-0 lead. The 2009 champion broke the Russian for the second time in the fourth set to take a 5-1 lead and serve for the match to win it 6-1.
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 vs Khachanov H2H: Nadal 7-0 Khachanov
| Year | Event | Surface | RND | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Davis Cup Finals Spain |
Indoor Hard | RR | Rafael Nadal |
6-3 7-67
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| 2019 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells | Outdoor Hard | QF | Rafael Nadal |
7-62 7-62
|
| 2018 | US Open | Outdoor Hard | R32 | Rafael Nadal |
5-7 7-5 7-6 7-6
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| 2018 | ATP Masters 1000 Canada | Outdoor Hard | SF | Rafael Nadal |
7-63 6-4
|
| 2018 | ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo | Outdoor Clay | R16 | Rafael Nadal |
6-3 6-2
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| 2017 | Beijing | Outdoor Hard | R16 | Rafael Nadal |
6-3 6-3
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| 2017 | Wimbledon | Outdoor Grass | R32 | Rafael Nadal |
6-1 6-4 7-63
|
Nadal vs Khachanov LIVE Streaming in Australian Open 2022 – Spaniard aims to continue comeback run, faces familiar foe Khachanov in Round 3- Follow LIVE Updates
Where to watch Australian Open LIVE streaming?
The match will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network– SONY SIX or SONY LIV app in India.
| Region | Broadcaster |
| Africa | beIN Sports, Supersport |
| South Africa | Supersport |
| Australia | Nine & Stan Sport |
| China | CCTV, iQIYI, GreatSports Media |
| Japan | WOWOW |
| Malaysia | beIN Sports |
| Europe | Eurosport, SSR SRG, Servus TV |
| France | Eurosport |
| Germany | Eurosport |
| Spain | Eurosport |
| Switzerland | Eurosport, SSR SRG |
| Russia | Eurosport |
| Serbia | Eurosport |
| India & Subcontinent | Sony 6 |
| Latin America & Caribbean | ESPN International |
| Middle East | beIN Sports |
| Qatar | beIN Sports |
| Saudi Arabia | beIN Sports |
| UAE | beIN Sports |
| Canada | TSN/RDS |
| North America & US Virgin Islands | ESPN |
| USA | ESPN |
| United Kingdom | Eurosport |
| Singapore | beIN Sports |
Nadal vs Khachanov LIVE Streaming in Australian Open 2022 – Spaniard aims to continue comeback run, faces familiar foe Khachanov in Round 3- Follow LIVE Updates
