Nadal facing tough test in Australian Open defence

[ASFN Admin]

Rafael Nadal opens his Australian Open title defence Monday feeling vulnerable and against a dangerous young opponent, with women's top seed Iga Swiatek also facing a tricky encounter as she targets a maiden crown.- 'Intense' opener for Swiatek - Top seed Swiatek is clear favourite having dominated women's tennis following the retirement in March last year of Barty.

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