Federer toppled but pain-free Nadal powers on


  • Tennis
  • Friday, 23 Jan 2015

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after missing a return against Andreas Seppi of Italy during their men's singles third round match at the Australian Open 2015 tennis tournament in Melbourne January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Issei Kato

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal restored a semblance of order to the Australian Open on Friday after Italian Andreas Seppi sent shockwaves through the tournament by toppling Roger Federer in one of the greatest Melbourne Park upsets in recent memory.

Under the lights of Rod Laver Arena, third seed Nadal charged into the fourth round with a demolition of Dudi Sela, all but banishing memories of his painful five-setter against Tim Smyczek two days before.

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