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Aus Open: Nadal hails opponent Smyczek's act of sportsmanship
Updated On: 22 January, 2015 08:34 AM IST | | Phil Casey
<p>Rafa grateful to opponent Tim Smyczek, who asked the umpire to replay a point in the final stages of the match after a spectator-caused fault</p>
Spain's Rafael Nadal prepares to serve in his second round match against USAu00c3u00a2u00c2u0080u00c2u0099s Tim Smyczek at the Australian Open in Melbourne
Melbourne: Rafael Nadal hailed an "amazing" act of sportsmanship from his opponent after overcoming nausea and dizziness to avoid a shock defeat in the second round of the Australian Open yesterday.
Spain's Rafael Nadal prepares to serve in his second round match against USA’s Tim Smyczek at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Pic/Getty Images
Nadal admitted he thought about pulling out of his match with American qualifier Tim Smyczek after coming close to throwing up on court as he failed to serve out the third set at 5-4.
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