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Now this is no way to treat a relatively new coach, is it?
Rafael Nadal, sporting his now familiar collared Nike T-shirt splashed in yellow, unleashes a serve from the deuce side on Court 16 that slams Ivica Ancic, Mario Ancic's older brother, squarely in the butt. A quick apology, no less than what you'd expect from the Spaniard, ensues. A few minutes later the incident lingers and Nadal lets out a smile accompanied by, "I never hit no one."
All is forgiven and, still later, Nadal shakes his head in disappointment as he converses with Spanish Davis Cup captain and former Grand Slam champion Albert Costa. He lost a point. Costa is, for Monday anyway, filling in for an ailing Toni Nadal, or Uncle Toni, as he's commonly known.
About this time, a security guard walks by and tells the slew of onlookers standing on seats to get down. They listen -- for the time being. When the guard is out of sight, a youngish fan persists and yells, "I love you, Rafa."
Unlike Venus Williams, Nadal, despite being No. 1 in the rankings, isn't considered one of the two favorites in Melbourne. His knee problems toward the end of 2008, no doubt exacerbated by a grueling schedule, ensured that. Three-time champ Roger Federer and his recent tormentor, Scot Andy Murray, are widely seen as the top two contenders.
What does the affable Costa think about Nadal's prospects?
"It's not going to be easy to start, but I think he's playing good, and if he can play some matches, three, four matches, then he'll get dangerous," Costa said.
When it was pointed out that Nadal has perhaps the trickiest quarter of the Big Four, filled with the likes of Frenchmen Gael Monfils, Gilles Simon and the seemingly rejuvenated Richard Gasquet, Costa replies, "Yes, but Rafa is one of the toughest."
Toni Nadal, according to Costa, has a back injury and couldn't get out of bed. Rate him probable for Tuesday.
"I think maybe tomorrow he's going to be feeling better," Costa said.
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