WATCH: “I play Golf” Rafael Nadal reveals the ‘secret’ to his fitness
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World No. 6 Rafael Nadal continues his fine form as he defeats German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 in 2 hours and 42 minutes to pick up his second straight-set victory at the ongoing 2022 Australian Open where he is the only former champion playing in the men’s draw.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion did manage to win the game but the statistics do show that he struggled. Nadal managed a single ace as compared to Yannick’s 5. Nadal could convert only 4 of the 16 break points he had and had 30 winners each while Nadal made 26 unforced errors to Yannick’s 32. Nadal eventually won a total of 102 points while Yannick could manage only 79.
During his on-court interview after the win, the 35-year old Spaniard brought out the funny side of him when asked about his secret to fitness. “I play some golf (laughs). Honestly, that’s the truth, I have never have been a gym guy,” said Nadal as the spectators in the stands broke out in huge laughter.
Twitter goes crazy on the reply while Rafael Nadal awaits his 3rd round opponent
Nadal will have to wait for his 3rd round opponent as the match between the 28th seeded Karen Khachanov and Benjamin Bonzi is yet to be played out and the winner will be then joining the Spaniard in the 3rd round clash.
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