Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal overcomes Alexander Zverev to reach last 16

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal on Saturday defeated German teenager Alexander Zverev in an exciting 5-set game in Australian Open. Rafael Nadal marched into Round 4 of Australian Open.

The Spaniard who is now in last 16 of Australian Open faced stiff competition from the German player Alexander Zverev. The Spaniard came out victorious in this four-hour marathon to defeat the 24th seed 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2 to enter the next stage.

Rafael Nadal was champion in Australian Open 2009. The 19-year-old Zverev showed signs of being a potential grand slam winner.