Top seed and world number one Rafael Nadal is through to the quarterfinals at Queen's Club, but the Spaniard made heavy weather of defeating Czech Radek Stepanek in three sets.
Nadal, who flew stright to London after collecting his sixth French Open title on Sunday, struggled to find his grass court game before his superior fitness told in the third set, eventually going through 6-3 5-7 6-1.
Nadal showed signs of fatigue in Wednesday's 6-4 6-4 win over qualifier Matthew Ebden and he was again forced to dig deep to see off the persistent Stepanek.
A tough-looking last eight clash with French fifth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga now awaits the defending Wimbledon champion, who was satisfied with his performance despite dropping a set.
"I played much better than yesterday and I think I played a very complete match," Nadal told the ATP Tour website.
"The beginning of the third set, especially the first game, was tough -- but after that I think I played my best tennis," he added.
Comment: I think Nadal is playing good rigth now and thats why he is the number one of the world but I am totally convince that Federer is going to win Wimbledon that is the next grand slam.
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