Rafael Nadal Disappoints in the United Cup before Australian Open

The 22-Grand slam winner Rafael Nadal's Australian Open venture has faced another blow at the United Cup after he lost to Alex de Minaur in men's singles. His defeat in three sets to the Australian team came just after the previous devastating match against Cameron Norrie on the last day of 2022. De Minaur outperformed the veteran player from a set down in the first to secure a 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory on Monday in Sydney and delivered Australia a 1-0 lead over the Spanish squad in the contest of group D. It is De Minaur first win against the ...