Rafael Nadal's next opponent's relishing the chance to play his childhood hero
Rafael Nadal's next opponent's relishing the chance to play his childhood hero
3 October 2020
The 12-time champion will face 20-year-old American Sebastian Korda in the round of 16 at the French Open in Paris.
Korda, whose parents also played professionally, idolises the Spaniard.
Sixth seed Alexander Zverev's also through though 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka's been stunned in five sets by world number 239 Hugo Gaston.
In the women's draw, top seed Simona Halep, third seed Elina Svitolina and fifth seed Kiki Bertens have all advanced after straight sets wins.
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