Rafa trying to get back up to speed for AO 15

Doha (AFP) - Rafael Nadal feels more confident about the Australian Open after winning the doubles title at the Qatar Open, but he cautioned that defeat in the year's first Grand Slam will not define his season.

The 14-times Grand Slam winner from Spain lost in the first round of the singles in Doha to Michael Berrer, a German qualifier ranked outside the top 100, but he sounded much more upbeat after his success in the final in partnership with Juan Monaco of Argentina.

“This has made it a positive week

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