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Why is the Australian Open Court speed so low this year?

From my observations, the Australian Open Court speed has noticeably dropped this year. The main reason for this is the change in court surface, which has been switched to a slower pace to promote longer rallies and a more strategic style of play. The cooler weather conditions also contribute to the decrease in speed as the ball doesn't bounce as high or travel as fast. This has been a major talking point among players who are having to adjust their games accordingly. It's definitely a change that's stirred up the tournament this year.

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Has Rafa Nadal ever won the Australian Open?

Rafael Nadal is one of the most successful tennis players of all time, having won an impressive 19 Grand Slam titles. However, despite being one of the top players on the tour, he has never been able to win the Australian Open. He has reached the final twice, in 2009 and 2012, but has been unable to secure the title. He will be hoping to finally break his duck at the 2021 edition of the tournament.

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