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Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs for fans while celebrating victory in his men's singles semi-final match against compatriot Fernando Verdasco at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 31, 2009. Nadal beat fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (1/7), 6-4 over a record five hours and 14 minutes to set up an Australian Open final with Roger Federer AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK (Photo credit should read PAUL CROCK/AFP/Getty Images)