Nadal: All You Need is Love

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Rafael Nadal celebrated his Australian Open return with a booming declaration of intent.

The world No. 1 permitted just three games rampaging past Victor Estrella Burgos into the Australian Open second round.

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The 2017 finalist is aiming to win his second Australian Open title and become the first man in Open Era history to win each of the four Grand Slam titles twice.

Aussie legends Rod Laver and Roy Emerson are the only men to have won each Grand Slam crown two or more times.

The 16-time Grand Slam champion says true love, rather than the record chase, is his motivation.

"I love the tennis and I love the competition in general," Nadal told the media after his first-round sweep. "I love playing in the biggest and more historic courts of our tour. I appreciate all these kind of things, no?

That motivates me. Every day for me is a good motivation to go on court in front of a great crowd here in Australia, in Rod Laver Arena. That's really special feelings, no?

Contesting his 13th career Australian Open, Nadal, who has returned to the sleeveless shirts of his younger years, said he's intent on savoring every sweaty moment.

"I know this is not forever," said Nadal after his 1,059th career match. "I want to enjoy all the moments that I have the chance to spend on this historic stadiums. That's what I am doing: enjoy every moment, and try to give me chances to keep playing in these places, with chances couple more years."

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