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Rafael Nadal marches on, Elina Svitolina sees off Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open third round
Rafael Nadal dispelled any remaining doubts over his fitness with a commanding 6-1 6-4 6-2 win against American qualifier Michael Mmoh on Thursday to march into the Australian Open third round.
Key points:
- Rafael Nadal’s three-set win was briefly interrupted by an unruly fan on Rod Laver Arena
- Nadal needed just one hour, 47 minutes to see off American qualifier Michael Mmoh
- Fifth seed Elina Svitolina beat Coco Gauff in straight sets
Nadal, chasing a men’s record 21st grand slam title, showed no ill effects of the injuries that kept him from playing a game in Spain’s ATP Cup campaign.
The second seed sat out last week’s competition with a back problem and following his opening win in Melbourne he had said the injury was still bothering him.
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