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Glenn Cullen

Nadal fires when needed, into Open last 16

A determined Rafael Nadal got the job done in straight sets against Briton Cameron Norrie. (AAP)

A focused Rafael Nadal has moved through to the Australian Open last 16 after a straight-sets win over Cameron Norrie.

The Spaniard looked in good touch against his fellow left-hander, winning 7-5 6-2 7-5 in a competitive hit-out.

The victory sets up a fourth-round encounter with Fabio Fognini, who eliminated the last Australian man in the field, Alex de Minaur, in straight sets.

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