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Nadal put on a clinical performance to ease past German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 6-2, 6-3, 6-4.
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Nadal cruises into Australian Open third round

Rafael Nadal (pictured) unleashed some of his trademark hammer forehands to wear down Marcos Giron in straight sets.
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Nadal makes scorching start in Aus Open

Rafael Nadal hits a return during his men's singles match against Ricardas Berankis, in Melbourne on Jan 6, 2022.
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Nadal ‘sorry’ for Djokovic but says he knew the risks

The positive test casts further doubt on whether the 20-time Grand Slam champion participates in next month's Australian Open.
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Nadal tests positive for Covid-19 after Abu Dhabi comeback

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    Nadal uncertain about Olympic participation

    Roger Federer is hoping to be back to 100 per cent by June, in time for Wimbledon, where he has won eight of his 20 Gland Slam titles.
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    Federer ‘pain free’ ahead of Qatar Open, says never eyed retirement

    Rafa Nadal, who defeated Daniil Medvedev to win the US Open in 2019, will not be defending his title this year, owing to Covid-19 concerns.
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    Nadal still preparing to play Roland Garros despite US Open withdrawal

    Novak Djokovic earned his 17th Grand Slam triumph, when he won his eighth Australian Open title earlier this month.
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    Djokovic: I do not feel unloved by opposition fans

    Roger Federer (right) and Rafael Nadal taking part in a Roger Federer Foundation Learning through Play session with South African children ahead of the Match in Africa Cape Town charity event on Friday.
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    Federer, Nadal team up for charity

    Rafael Nadal (above) is denied a chance to equal Roger Federer’s 20 Grand Slam titles, after the Spaniard's Australian Open quarter-final loss to Dominic Thiem.
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    World No. 1 Nadal out of Australian Open

    Rafael Nadal has a 4-3 head-to-head record over Nick Kyrgios.
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    I don't really dislike him: Kyrgios plays down Nadal feud

    Rafael Nadal has finished as the year-end No. 1 for the first time since 2008.
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    Nadal: Ending the year as No. 1 gives me huge satisfaction

    Rafael Nadal will meet Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
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    Nadal one win away from 19th Grand Slam title

    Roger Federer (right) has reached his 12th Wimbledon final after defeating arch-rival Rafael Nadal.
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    Federer feels 'a bit strange' to be in Wimbledon final, 16 years after his first Grand Slam win