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Rafael Nadal began his bid for a men’s record 21st Grand Slam title with a victory over Marcos Giron in the Australian Open first round. Sixth seed Nadal, the only former Melbourne champion left in the men’s draw, beat American Giron 6-1 6-4 6-2. The Spaniard is making his return to Grand Slam tennis after a five-month layoff with a foot injury. “I have had very challenging months, tough moments, and a lot of doubts,” he said on court. Nadal is the only member of the ‘Big Three’ competing in Melbourne after nine-time Melbourne champion Novak Djokovic’s visa was cancelled…