Melbourne-Sana
Spaniard Rafael Nadal qualified for the fourth round of the Australian Open after winning today his compatriot Pablo Cariño Busta in three consecutive groups, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.
Reuters said that the world number one Nadal, through his victory over Carino Busta, ranked 30, strengthened his victory over the Spanish players to 18 consecutive wins.
Nadal will meet in the round of 16 with the Australian Nick Kirius or Russian 16th seed Karen Khchanov.