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\"rafaelMelbourne: Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal<\/strong><\/a> defeated Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 in the second round of the Australian Open<\/strong><\/a> here on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Nadal managed to win the match in two hours and 13 minutes, reports Efe.<\/p>\n

Ninth seed and 2009 champion Nadal dominated 2006 finalist Marcos Baghdatis in a superb performance of attacking tennis.<\/p>\n

Also read: Milos Raonic beats Muller, advances to third round of Australian Open<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Spaniard will play against German Alexander Zverev in the third round, who eliminated the American Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round.<\/p>\n

Nadal opened up a 5-1 lead in the first set and won the first four games in the second set, then finished with a cross-court forehand winner.<\/p>\n

“I haven’t played during the night here yet,” Nadal said after the match, as quoted by Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) website.<\/p>\n

“So the conditions are different. The ball is lower so I had to adjust for a start. I have been solid with my serve. I feel my body has no injuries now. I’ve had lots of success and lots of memories from where I have played. I can’t complain. I am trying to enjoy every moment I have on court.”<\/p>\n

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