Denis Shapovalov beat Zverev 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, where he will face Rafael Nadal.
Rafael Nadal beat Adrain Mannarino 7-6(14), 6-2, 6-2 to book his spot in the last eight of the opening Grand Slam of the season.
Rafael Nadal had not competed in a tour-level event since August, when he suffered a foot injury in Washington.
Nadal said in his post-match interview on court that he was “not a gym guy” but is a lover of different sports to stay in shape.
The Spaniard bettered the record of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at a Grand Slam event.
Rafael Nadal beat Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to ease through to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday (January 17).
When returning to form in December, Nadal had tested positive for COVID-19, keeping him away from the practice court.
The Serb's chances of winning a record-breaking tenth title in Melbourne are in jeopardy after his visa was cancelled twice.
Nadal made a huge statement ahead of the season’s first Grand Slam – Australian Open – by lifting the Melbourne Summer Set trophy.
The Spaniard marked his return to the ATP Tour in some style, beating American qualifier Maxime Cressy 7-6, 6-3 in the final.