Rafael Nadal impresses once more in Wimbledon after defeating Karen Khachanov in straight sets.

The Spanish legend was no match for the Russian especially in the first two sets to battle a bit at the end to the third set when he had to save a set point on his serve with an amazing drop shot. The Spaniard was too good in the following breaker, and after getting a decisive 5-2 lead, he conquered the match with a straight sets scoreline. The final result was 6-1 6-4 7-6 (3).

I played fantastic for 1 set ad a half. NADAL

Rafa was impressed with his level for the first part of the match to comment

“For a set and a half, I was playing fantastic, then a little bit worse. But in general terms, it went very well, and I’m very happy. At the beginning of the third set, I had my chances. I should have got the break. It didn’t happen. Then, I had two tough games on my serve. That’s it. I think I played well in the important moments. In the tie-break, I think I played a little bit better than him.

It is always better when the sun is out there. The conditions become a little bit more drier, and the court is more firm. It’s better obviously for me. It’s always good to be in the second week. I hope the weather continues like this.”

Next vs. Muller

Rafa will play Gilles Muller in the 4^th round. The head to head is 4-1 for Rafa, but 1-1 in Wimbledon as Muller defeated the Mallorcan in 2005. This is going to be a great match to watch.