Rafael Nadal vs Karen Khachanov live streaming, 2017 Wimbledon live streaming
Tennis - Wimbledon - London, Britain - July 5, 2017 Spain’s Rafael Nadal in action during his second round match against USA’s Donald Young Reuters / Tony O'Brien

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal will have his work cut out against Russia's #NextGenATP star Karen Khachanov in the third-round of the 2017 Wimbledon on Friday. Khachanov, 22, is in the main draw at the All-England Tennis Club for the first time in his career after failing to qualify in 2015 and 2016.

While the 31-year-old Nadal has breezed through the first two rounds against Australia's John Millman and USA's Donald Young, Khachanov has had to endure nine sets to reach the Round of 32. The Russian edged out compatriot Andrey Kuznetsov in the first-round before an impressive comeback win against Brazil's Thiago Monteiro in the Round of 64. Khachanov dropped the first set before rallying back on Wednesday.

In recent years, Nadal has been humbled at the All-England Tennis Club, suffering first, fourth and second round exits through 2012 to 2015 before pulling out of last year's event with a wrist injury. But the year 2017 has marked a new chapter for Nadal and he intends to respect every opponent in front of him.

"Respect for every opponent, that's important. When you're on court, you know that every opponent is dangerous. Then don't relax yourself when you are winning. Keep having the motivation to improve. Don't consider yourself too good. And I think this kind of stuff help me to have a longer career," Nadal said on the eve of his clash against Khachanov.

Khachanov has never faced Nadal before. But he put the tennis world on notice during the recent Halle Open semi-final when he pushed Roger Federer to a tie breaker in the decisive third set. After clinching a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) victory, Federer praised the young Russian before earmarking Khachanov as one of the stars of the future. Nadal joined Federer in his praise for Khachanov.

"He’s a great player in all aspects; good serve, good forehand, good backhand, a lot of power. He’s very strong, as all the young players. And he’s a good worker. So yeah, he like this sport, so he has a great future. Hopefully not after tomorrow," said Nadal of his opponent. Rafael Nadal vs Karen Khachanov live streaming, 2017 Wimbledon live streaming and tennis live streaming info follows.

Rafael Nadal vs Karen Khachanov live stream: Watch Wimbledon online
When:
Second match on centre court, Friday, July 7
Start time: 2:15 p.m. (Local Time, BST), 11:15 p.m. (AEST), 9:15 a.m. (ET)
On TV: Fox Sports (Australia), ESPN (USA)
Live Stream: Tennis TV (Global), Foxtel Play / Foxtel Go (Australia), WatchESPN (USA)