The clay court season began without Rafael Nadal, who sustained a stress fracture in his rib during the Indian Wells semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz. The Spanish champion started the season in an excellent way, literally breaking the bank at the Australian Open.Fresh from a long stop due to injury and arrived in Melbourne without great expectations, the former world number 1 has achieved one of the most incredible feats of his entire career. After bending Denis Shapovalov and Matteo Berrettini, Rafa was able to come back two sets behind Daniil Medvedev in the final.Thanks to that triumph, the 35-year-old from Manacor climbed t …