Nadal through in straight sets
January 22, 2012 09:50:53 UK
Rafael Nadal was never in trouble as he breezed past Feliciano Lopez in straight sets to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Nadal, who is 2.37 to go all the way this year, won 6-4 6-4 6-2 in a straightforward victory over his compatriot, and is yet to drop a set in the tournament. He will take on Tomas Berdych, who is 1001.00 to lift the trophy, in the last eight.
I did what I had to do to win in straight sets and, against a really good player, that's very positive for me.
Rafael Nadal
The second seed, whose right knee and left foot were heavily strapped, was relieved to make it through in less than two and a half hours in sweltering heat.
"I'm feeling fine. It's positive to keep winning in straight sets, especially in these conditions. It was a very, very hot day," he said.
"Feliciano is a very good friend of mine but I tried my best and so did he.
"I did what I had to do to win in straight sets and, against a really good player, that's very positive for me."
Juan Martin Del Potro also made it through to the last eight after defeating German Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets, 6-4 6-2 6-1. The 11th seed, who is 1213.00 to win the tournament, will play the victor of the Roger Federer-Bernard Tomic match.
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