Rafael Nadal of Spain holds his trophy after winning the Qatar Open men's final tennis match in Doha January 4, 2014. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah
(Reuters) - Rafa Nadal began his year in perfect fashion with a three-set victory over Frenchman Gael Monfils in the Qatar Open in Doha on Saturday as he warms up for this month's Australian Open.
Spain's world number one put down an ominous marker for the year's first grand slam by claiming his 61st career title with a 6-1 6-7(5) 6-2 win over flamboyant Monfils in the desert city.
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