Rafael Nadal makes impressive winning return in Brisbane after
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The Spaniard had not played since injuring his hip during last year’s Australian Open
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Rafael Nadal makes impressive winning return in Brisbane after
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Rafael Nadal makes impressive winning return in Brisbane after
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Carlow Nationalist — Rafael Nadal makes impressive winning return
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Rafael Nadal squanders three match points in Brisbane International defeat against Jordan Thompson
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