[ad_1] MELBOURNE: World number one Iga Swiatek survived a tough examination against Jule Niemeier on Monday to reach the second round of the Australian Open.The 2022 French and US Open champion was far from the fluent best that took her to a 37-match win streak last season, needing an hour …
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[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Defending champion Rafael 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 with an unconvincing 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-1 over the injured Briton.Fellow left-hander Draper played superb tennis to level the match …
Read More »Rafael Nadal facing tough test in Australian Open defence | Tennis News
[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal opens his Australian Open title defence Monday feeling vulnerable and against a dangerous young opponent, with women’s top seed Iga Swiatek also facing a tricky encounter as she targets a maiden crown.The first Grand Slam of the year kicks off at Melbourne Park with the men’s …
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