- Spaniard wins opener 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 at Melbourne Park
- Nadal seeking unprecedented 21st grand slam title
Rafa Nadal launched his bid for a record 21st grand slam title with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 trouncing of American Marcos Giron to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
With Djokovic sent packing by Australian authorities and Roger Federer absent, Nadal can snatch the men’s all-time slam record outright by claiming the title at Melbourne Park.