Rafael Nadal persevered through stomach cramps to fend off American qualifier Tim Smyczek 6-2, 3-6, 6-7 (2), 6-3, 7-5 in a second-round match Wednesday at the Australian Open.
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Nadal broke Smyczek’s service in the 11th game of the fifth set, then held serve to clinch it on his fourth match point in 4 hours, 12 minutes.
