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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq A-Awsat

BIZARRE: Nadal in sydney swiatek in brisbane before australian open 9e24b9ca d8e1 45da bda4 c9b58d25d595 - What They Never Told You

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 25, 2022 Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his quarter final match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS/Loren Elliott

Rafael Nadal and world No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek were among the top players who had their pre-Australian Open tournament destinations set when the draw was held for the new United Cup mixed teams event on Thursday, The Associated Press reported.

Nadal, who will team with world No. 13 Paula Badosa for Spain, is headed to Sydney and will play in Group D with Australia and Britain.

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