Nadal Qualifies for Australian Open Third Round

Rafael Nadal eased past qualifier Yannick Hanfmann to reach the third round of the Australian Open.

Nadal, bidding for a men’s record 21st Grand Slam title, beat Germany’s Hanfmann 6-2 6-3 6-4.

He will face either Russian 28th seed Karen Khachanov or Benjamin Bonzi of France next.