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Australian Open 2022: Historic Wins and Controversies

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Australian Open 2022: Historic Wins and Controversies
Rafael Nadal posing with the Australian Open men’s singles final trophy in the locker room at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 31, 2022. AAP Image/Supplied by Fiona Hamilton, Tennis Australia
Gabriël Moens
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The 2022 Australian Open is now part of tennis history. History will describe this year’s Open as personal triumphs of Ashleigh Barty, the women’s champion who gave Australia its first victory in 44 years, and Rafael Nadal who, beating a persistent foot injury, was crowned the men’s champion. It was Nadal’s 21st Grand Slam victory—the only man in the world to achieve this feat.
Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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