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Spain's Rafael Nadal, left, hugs compatriot Fernando Verdasco, after winning their Men's singles semifinal match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 30, 2009.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill Stock Photo -
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