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Rafael Nadal storms into quarterfinals at Madrid

With the fans from his home country behind him, Rafael Nadal continued to make a successful return from injuries by reaching the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open with a 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3 victory over Pedro Cachin.

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Nadal wins 3-set test; Swiatek into quarterfinals

Rafael Nadal defeated Pedro Cachin in a match that took more than three hours, while women's top seed Iga Swiatek reached the quarterfinals at the Madrid Open.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Key Stats Suggest Nadal Has Improved From Barcelona To Madrid

Rafael Nadal is giving little weight to results right now, but some key statistics from his last tournament to his current one suggest he has improved by quite a margin.

Rafael Nadal News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

ATP Madrid Day 6 Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Pedro Cachin

The second week of the ATP Madrid Open is now well underway, with eight exciting third-round matches scheduled for Monday. Among the big names features none other than Rafael Nadal; he’ll look to take out Pedro Cachin, who recently upset Frances Tiafoe on Saturday.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / April 28

The Eight Times Nadal Was Underdog On Clay But Still Won Half Of Matches

Since turning 19 and becoming a major force on the ATP tour, Rafael Nadal has always been the favorite to win a match on clay except on eight occasions.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 2 hours ago

'A different mentality,' Jannik Sinner reveals how Rafael Nadal has inspired his generation of tennis stars

Italian tennis ace Jannik Sinner has talked about the influence Rafael Nadal has had on different generations of players over his career. As the 22-time Grand Slam champion gets closer to hanging up his racket, Sinner was asked about what impact Nadal had on his career and the Italian came up with a great answer.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Rafael Nadal Clarifies Previous Comments About Potentially Missing French Open

Rafael Nadal has amplified his statement of potentially skipping Roland Garros if he is not in a position to win the tournament. Nadal shed light on his expected involvement at the clay-court major, which he has won a staggering 14 times in his career.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 22 hours ago

'His game serves as a source of inspiration,' Stefanos Tsitsipas draws inspiration from the ‘King Of Clay’ Rafael Nadal

‘King Of Clay’ Rafael Nadal has always been an inspiration for many on the clay courts. With a staggering 63 titles on clay, the Spaniard is the epitome of clay-court tennis.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / April 27

'Never Complaining About Anything': Sinner Pays Tribute To Nadal

Jannik Sinner always held Rafael Nadal in very high regard and he explained just why that is during the 2024 Madrid Open. The Italian might be the top player in the sport right now.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Let Him Do It His Way': Swiatek Calls For Lowering Of Expectations For Nadal

Iga Swiatek has called on people to let her idol Rafael Nadal do things his own way as he has dozens of eyeballs on him amid a comeback attempt. Rafael Nadal continued his comeback to tennis at the Madrid Open, and he made a good start by winning his first match with ease.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 27

Rafael Nadal avenges loss to Alex de Minaur, advances in Madrid

Rafael Nadal showed Australia's Alex de Minaur -- and the rest of the world -- that he's not ready to relinquish his crown as the king of clay, defeating him 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the second round at the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday.

Tennis News / ESPN / April 27

Sinner, Nadal, Swiatek advance at Madrid Open

Top-seed Jannik Sinner, along with Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek, all advanced with win Saturday at the Madrid Open.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / April 27

Alex de Minaur ready to 'lose all respect' for Rafael Nadal as he gears up to face him in Madrid Open Round 2

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is gearing up to face tennis legend Rafael Nadal for the second time in two weeks. After defeating the 22-time Grand Slam champion in their previous encounter, de Minaur is aiming to replicate his success when they meet again in Madrid.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / April 26

Watch: 'He doesn’t have to ask me,' Rafael Nadal answers Carlos Alcaraz’s question of pairing up with him during Paris Olympics

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal took to the courts in Madrid this week, where they scored convincing wins in their respective matches. The two have been seen greeting each other briefly on the practice courts and Alcaraz was asked in a press conference if he would be playing doubles with Nadal at the Paris Olympics later this year.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / April 26

ATP Madrid Day 4 Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Alex de Minaur

The hottest ticket yet at the ATP Madrid Open will involve the match between five-time champion Rafael Nadal and World #11 Alex de Minaur at Manolo Santana Stadium.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 25

Rafael Nadal posts easy win in first round in Madrid

Five-time champion Rafael Nadal started his tournament strong as he sailed to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch on Thursday in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

ATP Madrid Day 2 Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Darwin Blanch

Expect plenty of entertaining tennis on day two at the ATP Madrid Open, with a certain Spanish superstar set to make what may be a final appearance at La Caja Magica.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 17

Rafael Nadal's comeback ends in second round in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal's comeback effort ended Wednesday with a second-round loss to No. 4 seed Alex De Minaur at the Barcelona Open in Spain. Competing for the first time since early January, Nadal began his Spanish homecoming Tuesday with a 6-2, 6-3 win against Italy's Flavio Cobolli.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / April 4