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The "Rafa Slam" is still alive after Rafael Nadal beat Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 at the Australian Open on Monday to maintain his chance of owning all four Grand Slam trophies at once.
That's a feat which hasn't been achieved since Rod Laver won four majors in 1969.
Playing on Melbourne Park's center court that is named after the Australian legend, Nadal advanced to a quarterfinal against Spain's David Ferrer as he attempts to add to the Grand Slam titles he won last year at the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
Nadal hasn't dropped a set through four rounds at Melbourne Park, despite carrying the effects of a virus he picked up two weeks ago in Qatar.
"Before the match I was a little bit nervous," Nadal said. "I know how aggressive he can play. I think I played my best match this year here at the Australian Open."
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