Rafael Nadal’s remarkable career was defined by resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence that made him one of the most admired athletes in sports history.
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Coco Gauff recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat Karolina Muchova in three sets, advancing to the Australian Open quarterfinals as her Grand Slam pursuit stayed alive in Melbourne.
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Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant Australian Open run with a straight-sets win over Tommy Paul, moving one step closer to completing his career Grand Slam in Melbourne.