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Smyczek's sportsmanship earns kudos for qualifier

By Associated Press in Melbourne | China Daily | Updated: 2015-01-23 07:38

For just over four hours, American qualifier Tim Smyczek fought desperately for every point against Rafael Nadal, chasing down everything the 14-time Grand Slam champion threw at him.

Then, with No 3-ranked Nadal serving at 6-5 in the fifth set, Smy-czek gave his opponent a break.

A spectator shouted just as the Spaniard was about to make contact with his first serve, causing him to miss long.

Smyczek's sportsmanship earns kudos for qualifier

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