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Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay in straight sets at the ATP Cup in Perth, Australia. Getty
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay in straight sets at the ATP Cup in Perth, Australia. Getty
Rafael Nadal cruises to ATP Cup victory as Novak Djokovic is made to sweat in 'brutal' conditions
Spaniard in superb form against Cuevas for Spain while Serbian powers past Monfils despite swealtering heat
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06 January, 2020