By Larry Rivera, About.com Guide
Rafael Nadal ... Australian Open 2009 men's singles champion
Quinn Rooney / Getty ImagesThe 2010 Australian Open, the first of the world's four Grand Slam tennis tournaments during the year, is scheduled to start at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2010.
The four Grand Slam tournaments are the Australian Open, French Open at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open.
Only one, Australian tennis player Rod Laver, has won the Grand Slam — winning all four tournaments in one year — twice.
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