The "st" word was still ringing around Melbourne Park yesterday as the Australian Open began with no big surprises on the court and a clear sense of detente off it.
After a mini-spat between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on the eve of the first grand slam event of the year, an apology from the Spaniard cleared it up and back on the court, the two men eased into the second round.
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