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Rafael Nadal unhappy with ‘worse quality’ and 'difficult' balls to be used at Australian Open

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Rafael Nadal unhappy with ‘worse quality’ and 'difficult' balls to be used at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal is unhappy with the quality of the tennis balls that are being used at the 2023 Australian Open. Nadel claims the balls are worse quality than usual and more difficult to hit with right spin. Stan Wawrinka agrees with Nadals. The Spaniard is the top seed and will play Jack Draper in the first round on Monday. He has lost six out of his last seven competitive singles matches.

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