Rafael Nadal of Spain in action at the Australian Tennis Open, Melbourne.

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MELBOURNE-JANUARY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain winning a five set thriiler against countryman Fernando Verdasco in the Men's Semi Final at the Australian Tennis Open on January 30, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

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Size: 2000px × 1804px
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Photo credit: © Ben Lewis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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