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Nadal, Federer reach 2nd round
Australian Open Tenni Heal
Bernard Tomic is consoled by Rafael Nadal, left, of Spain after he had to with draw injured from their first round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, on Tuesday. - photo by Associated Press
MELBOURNE, Australia — After a day of searingly-hot temperatures which raised complaints from players, top-seeded Rafael Nadal advanced to the second round of the Australian Open in relatively mild conditions. Nadal's Australian opponent Bernard Tomic, bothered from the start by a left leg injury, retired from the match after losing the first set 6-4. Some in the capacity crowd of 15,000 at Rod Laver Arena booed lustily when Tomic indicated he could not continue.