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WHIZ News The Latest: No holding back, Nadal advances in 3 sets 5:30 p.m. If Rafael Nadal has bad back, he didn’t show any signs of it in his 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 win over Laslo Djere in the first round at the Australian Open. The No. 2-ranked Nadal is aiming to go one better than Roger Federer and win a men’s-record 21st men’s Grand Slam singles title. He didn’t play for Spain at the ATP Cup last week and has been troubled by stiffness in his lower back. “Well, it’s been a tough 15 days...

Nadal finished off a 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 win over Laslo Djere in just under two hours, and Barty dropped only 10 points in a 6-0, 6-0 rout of Danka Kovinic.

Facing a break point late in the third set, Rafael Nadal sprinted to his left and hit a running, around-the-post forehand that landed just inside the line.

Spain's Rafael Nadal wasn't going to allow a sore back to prevent him from getting through the first round as soon as he possibly could in Melbourne.

A "calmer" Garbine Muguruza made a fine start at the Australian Open while defending champion Sofia Kenin was left annoyed despite her victory. A finalist at the Yarra

World No.4 Sofia Kenin admits that Venus and Serena Williams are a source of inspiration for her, hopes they continue to play for long.

Novak Djokovic served a reminder of why he's the greatest Australian Open champion in history as he demolished France's Jeremy Chardy in straight sets in round one.

Iga Swiatek beat Arantxa Rus 6-1, 6-3; Venus Williams beat Kirsten Flipkens 7-5, 6-2; Bernarda Pera beat No. Angelique Kerber 6-0, 6-4. Men's First Round: No.

Tennis legend Serena Williams needs one more Grand Slam singles victory to tie Margaret Court’s unrivalled 24 wins. Can she do it in Melbourne?

Serena, Osaka off to flying starts as delayed Australian Open begins