Nadal turns on style in record bid as Sharapova hits low at Aussie Open
Top seed drops only five games as he swats aside Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien
21 January 2020 - 17:53
Melbourne — Top seed Rafael Nadal turned on the style as he launched his bid for a record-equalling 20th Major title at the Australian Open on Tuesday, but falling star Maria Sharapova hit a career low.
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios also cantered into the second round, but fourth seed Daniil Medvedev had to fight his way past American Frances Tiafoe in four sets...
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