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Ruthless Nadal powers to first round win at Open

Spain tennis star Rafael Nadal celebrtaes after beating Estrella Burgos of Dominican Republic [Photo: Courtesy]

Top seed Rafael Nadal ruthlessly brushed aside Victor Estrella Burgos to power into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.

The world No.1, a beaten finalist to Roger Federer in Melbourne last year, clinically took apart the 81st-ranked Dominican to forge a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 win in 94 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.

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