Jul 7, 2008
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STUTTGART, Germany -- Shortly after Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Mercedes Cup, Albert Montanes of Spain upset seventh-seeded Jose Acasuso 6-3, 7-6 (5) Monday in the first round. Nadal was the defending champion at the clay-court event. "My doctor said I need a few days off," Nadal said. "I will have a checkup and treatment and won't return to the court until I am 100 percent fit." The field, hit by several other late withdrawals, is now led by No....
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