Multiple choice general knowledge sports At the Australian Open 2005 rafael lost in fourth round to Roger Federer Tsonga Verdasco Lleyton Hewitt Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation At the 2005 Australian Open, a 19-year-old Nadal was defeated in the fourth round by Australian Lleyton Hewitt, who was then the world number 5. This was a significant match as it was Nadal's first appearance at the Australian Open.