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The Independent UK
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Meg Hill

Rafael Nadal eases past Denis Kudla in Mexico in first match since Australian Open glory

AP

Rafael Nadal made a winning return to the court with a straight-sets victory in Mexico in his first match since claiming his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open.

Nadal defeated American Denis Kudla 6-3 6-2 in the first round of the Mexican Open in Acapulco, bringing his winning streak to 11 – the equal best start to an ATP Tour during his career.

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