Rafael Nadal ease past Yannick Hanfmann to advance into third round of Australia Open

Current world no 5 Rafael Nadal has just advanced into the 3rd round of the Australian Open after seeing off German Yannick Hanfmann of Germany in straight sets.

The Spaniard was impressive on the day has he recorded a 6-2 6-3 6-4 to push his bid for a second Australian Open title and 21st Grand Slam title.

Nadal remains the only former champion of the Australian open left in the tournament. He is set to face the winner of Karen Khachanov or Benjamin Bonzi in his next game.