.@RafaelNadal advances to the #AusOpen Second Round for the 17th time, beating Draper 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-1!
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 16, 2023
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Rafael Nadal wins opening match at Australian Open, ties Ivan Lendl for third-most career wins for a man in Open Era
The Spaniard got the 1,068th win of his career with a four-set victory over Britain's Jack Draper on Rod Laver Arena.
Published Jan 16, 2023
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Nadal came to Melbourne with an 0-2 record on the year after a pair of three-set losses at the United Cup.
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