Grand Slam outsider Jo Konta swept aside a former world number one to book a spot in the fourth round. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal showed no signs of fitness issues with a dominant performance over Alexander Zverev.Rafael Nadal came out on top 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 in a five-set thriller against bright, German teenager Alexander Zverev to secure a spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 30-year old was forced to call a halt to his 2016 season prematurely due to a wrist injury, but has bounced back in the first Grand Slam of the year. The 26-year-old, who reached the final of Wimbledon, overcame health issues to book a fourth round bout with Argentine Roberto Bautista Agut. World number two Williams moved a step closer to her dream of a 23rd Grand Slam title with a 6-1, 6-3 over Nicole Gibbs.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 22, 2017 11:17 UTC