Tennis champion Rafael Nadal begins his campaign for a 93rd ATP title, as he wins his first round Australian Open match against a 21-year-old fast-rising British player
Rafael Nadal launched his Australian Open title defence with a four-set victory over Britain's Jack Draper on Monday as home hope Nick Kyrgios quit through injury without hitting a ball.
In fast-rising Draper, 21, the 22-time Grand Slam champion faced a stern test to start his campaign at a sweltering Melbourne Park. "I've had some great tournaments here, winning the doubles last year and playing the tennis of my life probably going into this event.The first Grand Slam of the year had already lost several stars in the build-up.
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