Nadal, Djokovic off to winning starts at ATP Cup
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic started their build-up to Australian Open with impressive wins at the ATP Cup, but world no.4 Dominic Thiem slumped to a shock defeat. Top-ranked Nadal cruised past Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili, with a 6-3, 7-5 straight-set victory, while long-time rival Djokovic faced a stiff challenge from South Africa’s Kevin Anderson before overcoming him with a 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (8/6) win.