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Rafael Nadal's Australian Open journey began 20 years ago today, against Michal Tabara
It only got more interesting from there.
Published Jan 19, 2024
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Nadal's big forehand—and a tiny Nike swoosh—were on display during his Australian Open debut (for those who actually witnessed it).
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