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Top 5 Photos, 2/15: Nadal cruises into quarters in Oz

The quarterfinals are set at the Australian Open. Players will need to win once more in order to play in front of fans if the Melbourne lockdown lifts as scheduled on Wednesday.

These are the Top 5 Photos for Monday.

1

Rafael Nadal cruised into the quarterfinals against a familiar foe, Fabio Fognini, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. The world No. 2 is three matches away from a record-setting 21st Grand Slam and takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas next.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand in his Men's Singles fourth round match against Fabio Fognini of Italy during day eight of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 15, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mackenzie Sweetnam/Getty Images)
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2

Jessica Pegula made her first Top-10 win count by upsetting Elina Svitolina to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. Pegula was hoping she'd meet her friend Jennifer Brady and her wish came true when Brady eased past Donna Vekic.

Jessica Pegula of the US celebrates her victory against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their women's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 15, 2021. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PAUL CROCK/AFP via Getty Images)
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3

Daniil Medvedev had no trouble with former Bruin Mackenzie McDonald, winning 6-4, 6-2, 6-3. The Russian is on an 18-match win streak and his compatriot Andrey Rublev will try to stop him in the quarterfinals.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts on a point against Mackenzie McDonald of the US during their men's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 15, 2021. (Photo by David Gray / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Top seed Ashleigh Barty cruised onward with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Shelby Rogers. Barty is attempting to become the first Australian to win the title in Melbourne since Chris O'Neil in 1978.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Ashleigh Barty of Australia is interviewed after winning her Women's Singles fourth round match against Shelby Rogers of the United States during day eight of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 15, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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5

Czech Karolina Muchova is enjoying an excellent Grand Slam performance in Melbourne. She topped No. 18 seed Elise Mertens in straight sets and will look to challenge Barty for a place in her first-ever major semifinal.

Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova hits a return against Belgium's Elise Mertens during their women's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 15, 2021. (Photo by David Gray / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)
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