Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrating after his victory against Bolivia's Hugo Dellien during their men's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Tuesday (Jan 21). - AFP
MELBOURNE: Top seed Rafael Nadal turned on the style as he launched his bid for a record-equalling 20th Major title at the Australian Open on Tuesday (Jan 21), but falling star Maria Sharapova hit a career low.
Australia's Nick Kyrgios also cantered into the second round, but fourth seed Daniil Medvedev had to fight his way past American Frances Tiafoe in four sets.
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