Rivals beware: Rafael Nadal has not dropped a set in Melbourne but is only now feeling like his normal self following a back problem.
Fabio Fognini is up next for Rafael Nadal after he secured his place in the last 16 with victory against Cameron Norrie.
Rafael Nadal took it all in good humour, but the moment a fan at the Australian Open hurled abuse could have knocked him out of his stride.
Michael Mmoh posed few problems for the studious Rafael Nadal during Thursday's action at Melbourne Park.
In his 16th Australian Open appearance, world number two Rafael Nadal reached the third round for the 15th time on Thursday.
Carlos Alcaraz has been talked up as a future star and Rafael Nadal says his compatriot has the potential to achieve great things.
After cruising through his opener in Melbourne, Rafael Nadal hopes his back injury keeps improving.
World number two Rafael Nadal defeated Laslo Djere 6-3 6-4 6-1 in the opening round at Melbourne Park.
Novak Djokovic was asked about the use of "Hawk-Eye Live" technology on every court at Melbourne Park this year.
Rafael Nadal sedang melakukan yang sebaik mungkin untuk mengambil bahagian dalam Terbuka Australia selepas mengalami kecederaan belakang sejak dua minggu yang lalu.