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2019 Australian Open R3 Rafael Nadal vs. Alex de Minaur  6-1 6-2 6-4

Next opponent - Tomas Berdych

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Q. What was the impression about this match? It was a little bit like when there are two boxers of different weight. Is that wrong or right, my impression?
RAFAEL NADAL: Is your view. I respect 100%. But for my side, is difficult to say that. I believe that I played a solid match. I played a good level of tennis, hitting a lot of good spots especially during the first two sets. Tried to don't let him play comfortable, no? ... Read more »

2019 Australian Open R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Matthew Ebden  6-3 6-2 6-2

Next opponent - Alex de Minaur 

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Q. Did you feel that was a step forward from your first-round performance?
RAFAEL NADAL: Yeah, is a different match. Was a little bit more logical match tonight. He is not an easy opponent. Have been a very positive victory for me. I happy the way I played. I started a little bit slow, especially on the return side, ... Read more »

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2019 Australian Open R1 Rafael Nadal bt. James Duckworth  6-4 6-3 7-5

Next opponent - Matthew Ebden

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Q. Well done today. Tested out the new serve in kind of a match scenario. I think you got broken twice. How do you think it performed overall in match conditions?
RAFAEL NADAL: Good. No, no, when I get broken was not because of the serve. I played against a super aggressive player. Today he went on court with the determination to don't play tennis the way that, you know, I understand tennis. He ... Read more »

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Melbourne (AFP) - Rafael Nadal revealed on Saturday he was back to full fitness and has a brand new serve to unleash at the Australian Open.

“I feel good. If I am not feeling good, I will not be here,” Nadal told reporters two days before the start of the first Grand Slam of the year. ... Read more »

The new "Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre" will open its doors next April at Sani Resort in Halkidiki, Greece.

Serving up skills and fun for all ages

Fans of the yellow felt ball can expect tennis in a big way  at Sani as we welcome players of all ages to our brand new Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. Developed by the Grand Slam-winning tennis legend, this awesome addition to our portfolio of sports ... Read more »

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