On the same day, in the first round of the Australian Open men's singles match in Melbourne, Australia, Spain's Nadal defeated the United States' Geelong 3-0 to advance to the next round.
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
On January 17, Nadal returned the ball during the match. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
On January 17, Nadal served during the match. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
On 17 January, Geelong returned the ball during the match. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
On January 17, Nadal celebrated the victory. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
Tennis – Australian Open: Nadal qualifies
Nadal was in the game on January 17. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
