Rafael Nadal begins his Madrid Open farewell with a comfortable straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch.
Rafael Nadal began his Madrid Open farewell with a comfortable straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch.
Spain's five-time champion, who has indicated he plans to retire after the 2024 season, took just 63 minutes to complete a 6-1 6-0 victory.feels "capable enough to compete"Nadal will play Australian Alex de Minaur, who beat him in the second round of the Barcelona Open last week, in the next round. The 22-time major winner was making his return following a three-month absence at the Barcelona Open, having feared he may not be able to play again on the professional tour."Playing here has always been a huge pleasure and the support is difficult to describe in words," Nadal told Sky Sports.
"I just enjoyed the fact I was able to go out there one more time, and victory gives me the chance to go out there again in two days. "It's emotional. I am a passionate person but I'm also a stable personality, so I'm enjoying it but also focusing on what I need to be and seeing how far I can go in terms of pushing my physical performance."recorded an emphatic 6-0 6-0 victory over Dutch player Arantxa Rus.Liudmila Samsonova
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