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Sport Today: Nadal Out of the Australian Open

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2016/01/19 GMT

Nadal Out of the Australian Open

BBC World Service - Sport Today, Nadal Out of the Australian Open

Rafael Nadal was beaten in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal was beaten in straight sets by fellow-Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in the first round of the Australian Open.

The former world number one and 14-time grand slam champion, Rafael Nadal, was beaten in straight sets by fellow-Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in the first round of the Australian Open. Sport Today brings youall the reaction from Melbourne.

Picture: Rafael Nadal is beaten at the Australian Open. Credit: Getty Images.

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