text: Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open due to virus - espnW
  Rafael Nadal out of Aussie OpenDec 28, 2012 3:11 PM ETAssociated PressRecommendTweetCommentsEmailPrintMADRID -- Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open because of a stomach virus, further delaying his comeback after being sidelined since June.
  [+] EnlargeLeon Neal/AFP/Getty ImagesRafael Nadal, citing a stomach virus, announced Friday that he will not play in the Australian Open.
  He also had to pull out of the U.S. Open and Spain's Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic, and his teammates lost without him.RecommendTweetCommentsEmailPrintCommentsUse a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Facebook name, photo & other personal information you make public on Facebook will appear with your comment, and may be used on ESPN's media platforms. Learn more.W SportsNation
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