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For the first time in his career, Rafael Nadal, the world number two, has started the season with two defeats in a row. At the United Cup, the tournament for mixed country teams in Perth, Australia, the Spanish clay court specialist fell in three sets against Australian Alex De Minaur (ATP 24): 3-6, 6-1 and 7-5 after 2 hours and 44 minutes.
Martin DelvauxBron: BELGIAN
On Saturday he also lost in three sets to the British Cameron Norrie (ATP 14). The Australian Open, the first grand slam tournament of the season, will start in two weeks, where Nadal is the defending champion.