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MELBOURNE, Australia - Rafael Nadal didnt give the impression he was lacking any confidence as he raced through the first round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win Monday over Russian veteran Mikhail Youzhny. Jeff Locke Jersey .Coming back from a right wrist injury and an appendix operation that sidelined him for most of last season after Wimbledon, and coming off a rare first-round loss in a tune-up event in Doha, the 14-time major winner said he had concerns about his fitness for the opening Grand Slam tournament of the year.He didnt show it, hitting 37 winners, breaking Youzhny twice in each set, holding his own serve comfortably and fending off the only break-point chance he faced.Last year, second half of the year had been tough mentally, tough physically for me, he said. I played four matches in the last seven months — thats not enough to be back with confidence.The loss to Michael Berrer in Doha on Jan. 5 was another deflating result.When that happens after a tough period of injuries you arrive here with doubts, he said. This first match was tough mentally for me — (I) hope this match will give me confidence to play well next round.Nadal hasnt won the Australian Open since 2009, but has reached the final in his last two trips to Melbourne Park, losing to Novak Djokovic in a 5-hour, 53-minute epic in 2012 and to Stan Wawrinka last year.No. 2-ranked Roger Federer, who won the last of his four Australian titles in 2010, got a good workout in the first night match on Rod Laver Arena before beating Lu Yen-hsun of Taiwan 6-4, 6-2, 7-5.Three-time Australian Open finalist Andy Murray began his quest for an elusive Australian title with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) win over Indian qualifier Yuki Bhambri.Second-ranked Maria Sharapova followed up her recent title in a warm-up tournament with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Petra Martic in the last match of the day in the womens draw which is already missing eight seeded players.I had a great start in Brisbane winning the title for the first time in my career — that was great to have those matches coming into such a big match in Melbourne, she said.No. 3 Simona Halep and No. 7 Eugenie Bouchard also advanced in straight sets, moving into the second round along with No. 10 Ekaterina Makarova, No. 14 Sara Errani, No. 21 Peng Shuai and No. 22 Karolina Pliskova.Halep opened play on the main court with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Karin Knapp and Bouchard, who reached the semifinals or better at three majors last year, beat Anna-Lena Friedsam 6-2, 6-4.No. 5 Ana Ivanovic was the highest-ranked of the first-round losers, struggling with her serve in a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 loss to Czech qualifier Lucie Hradecka in the first big upset of the tournament. Coming off a loss to Sharapova in the Brisbane final, Ivanovic had 10 double-faults and said she struggled badly with her serve.No. 9 Angelique Kerber, No. 16 Lucie Safarova (16), No. 17 Carla Suarez Navarro, No. 23 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, No. 27 Svetlana Kuznetsova, No. 28 Sabine Lisicki and No. 32 Belinda Bencic also lost on the opening day.American Christina McHale was sick on court and saved a match point as she rallied to beat Stephanie Foretz 6-4, 1-6, 12-10.There was less damage involving the top players on the mens side, with No. 11 Ernests Gulbis and No. 15 Tommy Robredo — who retired with a groin injury after five games — making first-round exits.Gulbis wasted four match points before losing to 18-year-old Thanasi Kokkinakis in five sets in a late match — the Aussie teenager went around the court high-fiving fans to celebrate.No. 7-seeded Tomas Berdych beat Alejandro Falla 6-3, 7-6 (1), 6-3, No. 10 Grigor Dimitrov defeated Dustin Brown 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 and No. 14 Kevin Anderson had a 7-6 (5), 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 win over Diego Schwartzman.No. 20 David Goffin, No. 22 -seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber, No. 24 Richard Gasquet, No. 29 Jeremy Chardy and No. 32 Martin Klizan also went through. Miguel Rojas Jersey . has left the San Jose Sharks to become the Boston Bruins director of player personnel. Jose Fernandez Jersey . Just as the meeting was beginning, Major League Baseball unveiled Rule 7.13, an experimental rule for the 2014 season aimed at eliminating what the league calls “egregious” runner/catcher collisions at home plate. http://www.marlinsteamproshop.com/Customized/ .C. -- Cam Newton wasnt flawless on Sunday.Michael Carrick has proved he deserves to be an automatic starter for Manchester United for the rest of the season, according to Ray Wilkins. The 35-year-old started in Uniteds 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Saturday, playing at the base of a midfield three which also included Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera.Carrick, who had been behind Marouane Fellaini in the pecking order for much of the season, impressed in his holding role as United got the best of the midfield exchanges for much of the game against the Gunners. His presence in front of the back four afforded Pogba and Herrera more licence to venture forward to join in attacks and Wilkins believes Mourinho has found a formula for success, even though United conceded a late equaliser on Saturday. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! Wilkins told Sky Sports News HQ: Mourinho will be extremely upset. I think when you saw his press conference he said it felt like a defeat. I thought United played exceptionally well.I think the inclusion of Michael Carrick has to be a permanent for Jose because it allows Herrera - who is finally becoming a Manchester United player in the middle of the field - and Pogba to go and do their work in advanced areas. How unlucky are Man Utd? Jose Mourinho insists Man Utd are the Premier Leagues unluckiest team, but what do the stats say? Carrick just gives them that little bit of serenity in the middle of the field when they need to control a game. His passing is fantastic.Also, Phil Jones is starting to look a player once again after a long lay-off. Thats an absolute bonus for Jose.Mourinho rued his sides bad luck after the game as United were consigned to a third straight league draw at home after frustrating outings against Burnley and Stoke. Juan Mata says it is extremely frustrating to have conceded a late goal in Manchester Uniteds 1-1 draw with Arsenal Wilkins believes Uniteds fortunes will improve over the course of the season if they can play with the same level of intensity as they did on Saturday.Everybody has their good luck and everybody has their bad luck, Wilkins said. I wouldnt say they have been the unluckiest team. Jose Mourinho hailed Man Uniteds phenomenal defensive display in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal and insists they were the best team by far What I did see on Saturday was an energy that I havent seen from them before. J. T. Realmuto Jersey. They put Arsenal under a huge amount of pressure and, for once, the Arsenal players couldnt cope with that pressure.They were flustered in possession of the ball and they did not play the way Im sure Arsene [Wenger] would have liked them to play. Wayne Rooney warms up on the touchline at Old Trafford I was very impressed with Manchester United. I thought they looked a good side.I personally would have played [Wayne] Rooney through the middle from the start and had [Marcus] Rashford out on the left-hand side. [Anthony] Martial is not having such a good time at the moment.But nevertheless it was a good performance. I think before the game if you had offered Jose a point he probably would have taken it. Sign in to watch highlights: Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal Saturdays draw leaves United six points behind Arsenal - who sit fourth in the table - and nine points adrift of league leaders Chelsea.Wilkins believes Mourinhos men are too far off the pace to mount a serious title challenge but says qualifying for the Champions League is a must for the club after missing out last season.I dont think the championship is in their capabilities to be perfectly honest but they certainly have to finish in the top four, Wilkins said.The Champions League needs Manchester United and Manchester United are desperate for it.They have to get into that top four.Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. Hurry, offer ends December 4! 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