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Australian Open: Mikhail Youzhny vs. Rafael Nadal
Coverage of the Australian Open First Round match between Mikhail Youzhny and Rafael Nadal.
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Rafael Nadal: 'I'll keep battling through at Australian Open'
Rafael Nadal insists that the only way he will return to full fitness is by playing matches on a regular basis.Jan 19, 08:59
Rafael Nadal boosted by victory
Rafael Nadal admits that the win over Mikahil Youzhny in the first round has given him a boost following his recent fitness problems.Jan 19, 07:34
The Match
Match Report
Rafael Nadal defies his lack of match action to storm past Mikhail Youzhny in the Australian Open first round.
Previous matches for Mikhail Youzhny
Previous matches for Rafael Nadal
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