Nadal: The win is the only thing that matters
By Reuters
16 January 2023 |
1:43 pm
Defending champion Rafa Nadal dropped a set but prevailed in a battle of fitness against Jack Draper to reach the second round of the Australian Open on Monday (January 16) with an unconvincing 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-1 over the injured Briton.
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