Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 13, 2021 Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his third round match against Britain's Cameron Norrie REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal said his suspect back was no longer worrying him as he eased into the second week of the Australian Open by beating Britain's Cameron Norrie on Saturday.
The 34-year-old, bidding to move ahead of Roger Federer at the top of the Grand Slam titles list by winning only his second title in Melbourne, was not at his absolute best against Norrie but still cruised to a 7-5 6-2 7-5 win.
