Nadal, the number 2 seed, would face Murray in the quarters if the seeds held.
Rafael Nadal has surprised some of his critics as he has shortened down to +350 (7/2; bet365) to win the Australian Open. He was about twice as long as that a few weeks ago as he struggled with his form near the end of the 2009 season.
At this year's Australian Open, Nadal's first round match will be against Australian Peter Luczak and that match should be an easy victory for the Spaniard.
However, the notable threats in Nadal's draw to the semifinals include John Isner, Radek Stepanek, Gael Monfils, and Andy Murray although Nadal would likely be a favorite should any of those matches take place.
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